Lathe of Heaven

Sep 8, 2002

1h 34m

★ 5.7

His dreams control our destiny, but who controls his dreams?

Overview

In a near future society a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first but soon decides to use him for his own gain.

Genres

Science Fiction

TV Movie

Production Companies

Lathe Productions

Alliance Atlantis

Baumgarten Merims Productions

A+E Studios

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Cast

George Orr

Lukas Haas

Heather Lelache

Lisa Bonet

Mannie

David Strathairn

Penny

Sheila McCarthy

Mrs. Nakumisi

Belinda Hum

Medic

Jonathan Higgins

Dr. William Haber

James Caan

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7.7

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6.7

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Jul 9, 1982

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4.6

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5.8

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6.3

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6.9

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6.8

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6.4

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8.2

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7.1

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6.7

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7.3

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7.2

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6.2

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7.0

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6.2

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