The Lathe of Heaven
3.7
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Fantasy
Drama
Thriller
TV Movie
1980
105 min
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George Orr, a man whose dreams can change waking reality, tries to suppress this unpredictable gift with drugs. Dr. Haber, an assigned psychiatrist, discovers the gift to be real and hypnotically induces Mr. Orr to change reality for the benefit of mankind --- with bizarre and frightening results.
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"(I found this on YouTube free with ads in June 2025). This is such a fantastic science fiction fantasy drama. While most studios were pushing space dramas and TV series in the 1980's, this thoughtful film was expressing what could happen in a waking expressive dream. Bruce Davison stars as George, a man who has the power to change everyone's reality with his dreams. Margaret Avery, the incredible actress of the original The Color Purple film, stars as Heather, his lawyer, and love interest. Kevin Conway, the episode narrator for The Outer Limits 1995-2002 series, played the role of George's power hungry and devious therapist. What a great and image driven movie. I loved watching every bit of it. This is what can be done with minimal special effects and a lot of original creative writing. Just amazing. "
Errika Mason
"Awesome science fiction/fantasy. Aliens, dreams, reality shifts, "Oz.""
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