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What Dreams May Come (1998)

Film · 1998 · 113 min · PG-13 · Drama · Fantasy · Romance

After life there is more. The end is just the beginning.

After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert. His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, Annie, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. Upon arrival, Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined.

Directed by Vincent Ward

Starring Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow, Jessica Brooks Grant, Josh Paddock, Rosalind Chao, Lucinda Jenney

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In cinemas2 October 1998
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release2 February 1999
First release anywhere2 October 1998

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