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Dream Lover (1994)

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A man discovers that what he doesn't know can hurt him, especially when it comes to his wife, in this suspense drama. Ray Reardon (James Spader) is an architect who has just gone through a messy divorce; while his friends sing the praises of the single life, Ray would prefer to settle into a life of middle-class domesticity with a home, wife, and family. Ray meets a beautiful but mysterious woman named Lena (Madchen Amick) at a party, and for him it's love at first sight; while she remains

R, 1 hr. 43 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Nicholas Kazan

Written By: Nicholas Kazan

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Jul 26, 1999

PolyGram Video

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Cast

James Spader
Ray Reardon
M�dchen Amick
Lena Reardon
Bess Armstrong
Elaine
Fredric Lehne
Larry
Larry Miller
Norman
Kathleen York
Martha
Blair Tefkin
Cheryl
Scott Coffey
Billy
Clyde Kusatsu
Judge
William Shockley
Buddy
Erick Avari
Dr. Spatz
Jeanne Bates
Jeanne
Gretchen Becker
Celine Rogers
Paul Ben-Victor
Clown
Michael Chow
Mr Mura
Talya Ferro
Cora's Sister
Alexander Folk
Oscar
Robert David Hall
Dr. Sheen
Irwin Keyes
Officer
Sandra Kinder
Beautician
Tom Lillard
Mr Sneeder
Michael Milhoan
Ray's Lawyer
Joel McKinnon Miller
Minister
Joseph Scorsiani
Martha's Lawyer
Janel Moloney
Alice
Lucy Butler
Ray's Secretary
Archie Lang
Judge
Harriet C. Leider
Carnival Woman
Shawne Rowe
Debby
Kate Williamson
Mrs Sneeder

Critic Reviews for Dream Lover

All Critics (18) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (6) | DVD (1)

Engagingly creepy thriller.

January 27, 2005 Comment

Nell Minow

Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

A psychological thriller that explores sexual politics from many perspectives

July 18, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Madchen Amick is super-sexy. Some of the love scenes are steamier than cooked rice. If that's your idea of entertainment, you've found your baby.

September 19, 2002 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

This was not a very satisfying thriller.

July 16, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A strangely done movie,

September 26, 2011

Cynthia S.

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This psychological thriller is rather coldly calculated, but slickly made and unpredictable - it will certainly hold your interest, through you may hate yourself in the morning.

June 23, 2008