In Your Dreams
In Your Dreams
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This family animated film appears to use a dreamy, absurd, highly imaginative setting, following two children through their own dreams as they seek an ideal family. The main sensitive material is likely tied to the unpredictability of dream logic, including brief peril, odd creatures, disorientation, and moments where the siblings may feel temporarily lost or overwhelmed. Based on the available synopsis, the intensity seems low to mild, with no clear signs of sexual content, substance use, or realistic violence, though the wish for a different family could raise emotional questions for some children. These elements also appear likely to be occasional rather than sustained, and the stylized animated presentation should make them easier for most young viewers to process. Parents may still want to watch alongside more sensitive children, especially those who are uneasy with surreal imagery or stories about family dissatisfaction, and use the film as a gentle conversation starter about feelings, belonging, and appreciation.
Synopsis
Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.
Difficult scenes
The central premise involves two children asking for a perfect family, which may feel surprisingly emotional for younger viewers if it connects with their own frustrations at home. A sensitive child might briefly worry that the heroes no longer love their real family, even if the overall tone remains playful and accessible. The dream world may feature distorted settings, unusual beings, and sudden shifts in logic or scale. This kind of surreal imagery can be exciting and funny for many children, but it may unsettle those who are especially wary of nightmares, odd faces, or situations where normal rules no longer apply.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Alex Woo
- Main cast
- Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Simu Liu, Craig Robinson, Cristin Milioti, Gia Carides, Omid Djalili, SungWon Cho, Zachary Noah Piser, Hailey Magpali
- Studios
- Kuku Studios, Netflix Animation Studios
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This family animated film appears to use a dreamy, absurd, highly imaginative setting, following two children through their own dreams as they seek an ideal family. The main sensitive material is likely tied to the unpredictability of dream logic, including brief peril, odd creatures, disorientation, and moments where the siblings may feel temporarily lost or overwhelmed. Based on the available synopsis, the intensity seems low to mild, with no clear signs of sexual content, substance use, or realistic violence, though the wish for a different family could raise emotional questions for some children. These elements also appear likely to be occasional rather than sustained, and the stylized animated presentation should make them easier for most young viewers to process. Parents may still want to watch alongside more sensitive children, especially those who are uneasy with surreal imagery or stories about family dissatisfaction, and use the film as a gentle conversation starter about feelings, belonging, and appreciation.
Synopsis
Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.
Difficult scenes
The central premise involves two children asking for a perfect family, which may feel surprisingly emotional for younger viewers if it connects with their own frustrations at home. A sensitive child might briefly worry that the heroes no longer love their real family, even if the overall tone remains playful and accessible. The dream world may feature distorted settings, unusual beings, and sudden shifts in logic or scale. This kind of surreal imagery can be exciting and funny for many children, but it may unsettle those who are especially wary of nightmares, odd faces, or situations where normal rules no longer apply.