Dreamers

Jun 9, 2000

1h 33m

★ 3.3

Happiness lies in one's courage to face reality.

Overview

Growing up in small-town America, two friends dream about escaping their confining families to search for their dreams and freedom in the big city. Arriving in Los Angeles, the two discover the harsh realities of the city as they enter the shadowy world of the film business. Ultimately, the two friends must choose between love and friendship and soon discover that life has its own destiny for everyone.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

Dark Lantern Pictures

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Cast

Dave

Jeremy Jordan

Mike

Courtney Gains

Patricia

Portia Dawson

Pete

Brian Krause

Matt

Camille Gaston

Larry

Paul Bartel

Ethan

Mark Ballou

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