Dreams I Never Had
2018, English. Directed by Mahmoud Kamel & Iyad Hajjaj.
A teenage girl is held captive in the home of a wealthy family. She is befriended by the family's young gardener, himself an illegal from Mexico. Their friendship carries both of them through their hopeless, sequestered lives and ultimately inspires them to break free.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Mahmoud KamelDirector
- Iyad HajjajDirector
- Malcolm McDowellJudge Messner
- Robin GivensProsecuting Attorney Hernandez
- Iyad HajjajSam Sahal
- Adam HussJose
- Manuel DomenechEmilio
- Fidelia GraceLayla
- Priyom HaiderAdam Sahal
- Sara MatthewsAlgebra teacher
- James DonnellyWitness
- Omar HajjajCast
- Amanda KlugeCast
- Lori DorfmanCast
Details
- Released
- 1 April 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lisa Jan Savy, Iyad Hajjaj
- Budget
- $1.3M
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What Dreams I Never Had is based on
Dreams I Never Had is based on a true story.
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Dreams I Never Had: quick answers
Is Dreams I Never Had worth watching?
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How long is Dreams I Never Had?
Dreams I Never Had runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does Dreams I Never Had have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dreams I Never Had. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dreams I Never Had parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dreams I Never Had is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dreams I Never Had on?
Dreams I Never Had isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dreams I Never Had?
If you liked Dreams I Never Had, try Eden, Room, The Disappearance of Alice Creed.
Who directed Dreams I Never Had?
Dreams I Never Had (2018) was directed by Mahmoud Kamel and Iyad Hajjaj and stars Malcolm McDowell, Robin Givens, Iyad Hajjaj.
What is Dreams I Never Had based on?
Dreams I Never Had is based on a true story.