Why watch?

Simu Liu as a dad trapped in his daughter's dream world is genuinely funny — especially watching him try to understand dream logic. The whole thing is visually insane, each scene looks different, colors everywhere. 87 minutes, moves fast, no dead weight, and the stuff about parent-kid connection sneaks up on you without feeling preachy.

Who is it for?

Perfect for a family afternoon or evening when you want something light and funny for kids. If they liked the first Super Mario Bros. Movie or The Lego Movie, they'll be into this. Safe for young kids, no violence or language.

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In Your Dreams

2025 · 1h 27min7.0PG
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Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.

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Stevie and her little brother Elliot tumble into a completely bonkers dreamworld where the rules of reality don't apply, hunting down the Sandman to make him grant their one wish: a perfect family. Director Alexander Woo stuffs the screen with surreal landscapes and absurd logic that actually makes sense inside the dream — you're never sure what's going to happen next. The voice cast, including Simu Liu and Craig Robinson, keeps the energy bouncing between heartfelt and ridiculous. If you liked Coraline or Inside Out, this scratches that same itch of kids navigating a strange magical world that's both beautiful and unsettling.

Why watch?

Simu Liu as a dad trapped in his daughter's dream world is genuinely funny — especially watching him try to understand dream logic. The whole thing is visually insane, each scene l…

Who is it for?

Perfect for a family afternoon or evening when you want something light and funny for kids. If they liked the first Super Mario Bros. Movie or The Lego Movie, they'll be into this.…

Similar titles

If In Your Dreams hooked you with its weird dream-logic worlds and characters who throw you constant curveballs, check out Mitchells vs. the Machines or Tales from Fantasia — they…

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