

Lathe of Heaven
2002-09-08 · 94 min · ★ 6.0
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.
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- Directors
- Philip Haas
- Production companies
- Lathe Productions, Alliance Atlantis, Baumgarten Merims Productions, A+E Studios
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 500,000
Top Cast
Lukas HaasGeorge Orr
Lisa BonetHeather Lelache
David StrathairnMannie
Sheila McCarthyPenny
Jonathan HigginsMedic
James CaanDr. William HaberTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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