Electric Dreams
Directed by Steve BarronMiles buys himself a state-of-the-art computer that starts expressing thoughts and emotions after having champagne spilled on it. Things start getting out of hand when both Miles and Edgar, as the computer calls himself, fall in love with Madeline, the attractive neighbor.
- TonyFebruary 22, 2026Putting aside the "So bad, it's good" aspect, the film's attempt to portray futuristic technology is less a visionary classic than a ridiculous, almost magical display by today's standards. The premise is intriguing and the music captures what was great about the 80's, but the supposedly advanced computers possess seemingly impossible capabilities, driven by baffling logic that ultimately makes the entire plot difficult to take seriously. It's a film that hasn't aged gracefully, serving more as a time capsule of misguided optimism than a compelling narrative. It's worth a watch if you're a child of the 80's and you love a cheesy, unrealistic fantasy.
Electric Dreams Trivia
Electric Dreams was released on July 20, 1984.
Electric Dreams was directed by Steve Barron.
Electric Dreams has a runtime of 1h 35m.
Electric Dreams was produced by Larry DeWaay, Rusty Lemorande.
Miles buys himself a state-of-the-art computer that starts expressing thoughts and emotions after having champagne spilled on it. Things start getting out of hand when both Miles and Edgar, as the computer calls himself, fall in love with Madeline, the attractive neighbor.
The key characters in Electric Dreams are Miles Harding (Lenny Von Dohlen), Madeline Robistat (Virginia Madsen), Bill (Maxwell Caulfield).
Electric Dreams is rated PG.
Electric Dreams is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
Electric Dreams has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10.
Electric Dreams had a budget of $5.5M.
Electric Dreams has made $2.2M at the box office.