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Dreamchild

Dreamchild

1985·Movie·1h 34m

Drama, Fantasy

6.6 / 10 (41 votes)

He loved the child we will never forget...

80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

Directed by
Gavin Millar
Original language
English
Released
4 October 1985

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Coral Browne

    Coral Browne

    Alice Hargreaves

  • Ian Holm

    Ian Holm

    Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

  • Peter Gallagher

    Peter Gallagher

    Jack Dolan

  • CC

    Caris Corfman

    Sally Mackeson

  • Nicola Cowper

    Nicola Cowper

    Lucy

  • Jane Asher

    Jane Asher

    Mrs. Liddell

  • Amelia Shankley

    Amelia Shankley

    Little Alice

  • Imogen Boorman

    Imogen Boorman

    Lorina

  • EK

    Emma King

    Edith

  • Rupert Wainwright

    Rupert Wainwright

    Hargreaves

  • Roger Ashton-Griffiths

    Roger Ashton-Griffiths

    Mr. Duckworth

  • James Wilby

    James Wilby

    Baker