The Big Dream
2009, Italian. Directed by Michele Placido.
Italy, 1968. Aspiring actor Nicola enrolls in the police to pay for his studies, ending up undercover among college students protesting the government, the Vietnam War and the values of their parents' generation. However, he complicates his mission by falling for Laura, a bourgeois girl dreaming of a better world.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 11 November 2009
- Original title
- Il grande sogno
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Doriana Leondeff, Angelo Pasquini, Michele Placido
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The Big Dream: quick answers
Is The Big Dream worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Dream?
The Big Dream runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Big Dream have a post-credits scene?
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The Big Dream parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Big Dream on?
The Big Dream isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 November 2009. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Dream?
If you liked The Big Dream, try Brooklyn, Firebird, Far from the Madding Crowd.
Who directed The Big Dream?
The Big Dream (2009) was directed by Michele Placido and stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Jasmine Trinca, Luca Argentero.