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Dreamchild

Dreamchild

1985Movie⏱️ 1h 34mPG
BiographyComedyDramaFantasyRomance
6.6
IMDB Rating
1,928 votes

Ian Holm is children's author Lewis Carroll in this poignant fantasy-drama set in 1930s New York and populated by the fabulous special effects creatures of Muppet master Jim Henson.

Director
Gavin Millar
Writers
N/A
Stars
Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher
Release Date
October 4, 1985
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🏆 7
Wins
🎯 6
Nominations
💬 42
Reviews
📋 3.6K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Coral Browne
Coral Browne
as Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm
Ian Holm
as Reverend Charles L. Dodgson
Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher
as Jack Dolan
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Caris Corfman
as Sally Mackeson
Nicola Cowper
Nicola Cowper
as Lucy
Jane Asher
Jane Asher
as Mrs. Liddell
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Amelia Shankley
as Little Alice
Imogen Boorman
Imogen Boorman
as Lorina
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Emma King
as Edith
Rupert Wainwright
Rupert Wainwright
as Hargreaves

💰 Box Office

$1,215,923
Worldwide Gross
$1,215,923
Domestic Gross
$5,425
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Production
PfH Ltd., Thorn EMI

🏷️ Keywords

alice characterreference to alice in wonderlandlewis carrollalice liddellfemale protagonist

🎯 Categories

BiographyComedyDramaFantasyRomance

⭐ Featured Review

Must see test piece for Henson before Labyrinth
by stephen-632001-01-25

"Made entirely in England and yet not available in England, this film seems to lead us into dark corners only for the sun to shine brightly at the end, beautifully and carefully paced and with many very talented actors, especially the young Alice. This film predates Labyrinth by only a few months, and we can see in the Mad Hatter an early and successful test piece for Labyrinths Hoddle - even better though we can see the real life actor inspiring Hoddles face, as played by Ken Campbell. A must see companion piece to Labyrinth. Trek fans can note that Cheryl (Gates) McFadden (TNG Dr Crusher) als..."

💡 Did You Know?

Because its American theatrical release was limited, and she was extremely proud of this movie, Coral Browne went on a self-funded promotional tour.

📖 Synopsis

Ian Holm is children's author Lewis Carroll in this poignant fantasy-drama set in 1930s New York and populated by the fabulous special effects creatures of Muppet master Jim Henson.