Arizona Dream (1993)
Kernel Score: 79% · 752 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1993-01-06
Runtime: 142 minutes
Where to watch Arizona Dream
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An Inuit hunter races his sled home with a fresh-caught halibut. This fish pervades the entire film, in real and imaginary form. Meanwhile, Axel tags fish in New York as a naturalist's gofer. He's happy there, but a messenger arrives to bring him to Arizona for his uncle's wedding. It's a ruse to get Axel into the family business. In Arizona, Axel meets two odd women: vivacious, needy, and plagued by neuroses and familial discord. He gets romantically involved with one, while the other, rich but depressed, plays accordion tunes to a gaggle of pet turtles.
Arizona Dream parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Arizona Dream is an R-rated surreal comedy-drama about a young man drawn into his uncle's business and two unconventional romantic entanglements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Johnny Depp as Axel Blackmar
- Jerry Lewis as Leo Sweetie
- Faye Dunaway as Elaine Stalker
- Lili Taylor as Grace Stalker
- Vincent Gallo as Paul Leger
- Paulina Porizkova as Millie
- Michael J. Pollard as Fabian
- Polly Noonan as Betty
- Tricia Leigh Fisher as Lindy (uncredited)
- Candyce Mason as Blanche
Arizona Dream FAQ
Is Arizona Dream good?
Arizona Dream has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 752 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Arizona Dream?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Arizona Dream OK for kids?
Arizona Dream is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Arizona Dream is an R-rated surreal comedy-drama about a young man drawn into his uncle's business and two unconventional romantic entanglements.
What movies are like Arizona Dream?
If you liked Arizona Dream, try An American in Rome, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Queen and How to Train Your Dragon.