Dream Scenario

Paul Matthews is a normal family man whose predictable days are upended when strangers begin to recognize him in their sleep. Overnight, his face and name appear in the dreams of people around the world, turning his quiet life into a phenomenon he never sought. The film follows his attempts to manage the surreal spectacle as dream after dream spirals into mass attention, celebrity chatter, and uneasy misunderstandings with his wife Janet and their kids. As the dream sightings intensify, Paul must confront the consequences of a strange new fame that invades both his nighttime fantasies and his waking responsibilities. The tone blends offbeat humor with a wary sense of wonder.

Directed by Kristoffer Borgli, Dream Scenario arrives as an original screenplay that leans into satire and fantasy. The film presents Nicolas Cage in a central role supported by Julianne Nicholson and Michael Cera.

It grossed about 14.1 million dollars worldwide against a 10 million budget, signaling a modest but respectable return for a quirky comedy with a speculative fantasy premise.

There were no major awards nominations for Dream Scenario, but critics highlighted Cage's willingness to veer into the film's surreal premise and Borgli's deadpan humor. The film sparked discussions about fame, privacy, and the power of dreams.

Critics framed the movie as an oddball satire that keeps a humane focus on Paul and his family. The themes spotlight privacy versus spectacle, the boundary between dream and reality, and how public curiosity can alter a ordinary life. Ultimately Dream Scenario argues that fame born from the subconscious can upend a life that runs on routine.