Overview
- The film is now streaming on Netflix after a limited theatrical run that began on November 7.
- Early reception is largely positive, with an approximate 86% Rotten Tomatoes score and frequent comparisons to Pixar.
- The story follows siblings Stevie and Elliot as they enter a shared dreamworld to find the Sandman in hopes of helping their family.
- Simu Liu praised the movie’s honest message about imperfect families and recorded an original duet with Cristin Milioti for the soundtrack.
- Notable musical cues include Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams,” “Mister Sandman,” and Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” with animation work by Sony Pictures Imageworks for Netflix Animation and Kuku Studios.