Sweet Dreams (2024 film)

Sweet Dreams is a 2024 American sports comedy drama film directed by Lije Sarki. The film stars Johnny Knoxville as a recovering alcoholic who forms a softball team with other patients at his rehab center to save the clinic from being sold.

Premise
After waking up bloodied on a park bench due to a long night of drinking, Morris decides to check into the Sweet Dreams rehab center for a 90-day recovery program. At first he struggles to acclimate, but eventually Morris bonds with his fellow patients over softball.

When Pete, the owner of Sweet Dreams, learns that he is in danger of losing the clinic, the patients enter a local softball tournament in hopes that the prize money will prevent the center from being sold at auction.

Cast

 * Johnny Knoxville as Morris, a recovering alcoholic
 * Mo Amer as Pete, the owner of the Sweet Dreams rehab center
 * Jay Mohr as Frank, a former film industry executive undergoing treatment at Sweet Dreams
 * GaTa as Jake
 * Bobby Lee as Cruise
 * Brian Van Holt as Mike D
 * Jonnie Park as Dip
 * Shakewell as Cedric
 * Adam Faison as Stew
 * Erik Anthony Gonzalez as Diego
 * Kate Upton as Kate
 * Theo Von as Garvey
 * Anderson .Paak as D Squiz

Production
Sweet Dreams was inspired by director and screenwriter Lije Sarki's own experiences with sobriety. The film was shot in Los Angeles, including many real-life locations in the Westside.

Release
A "Friends & Family" screening of Sweet Dreams for the cast, crew, and guests was hosted in Los Angeles by Paramount Pictures on April 1, 2024. The film was released in theaters on April 12 and became available on digital streaming platforms on April 16.