In the 60′s, in West Texas, twelve year-old Ben is a boy neglected by his parents. His mother is obsessed by the movie stars of Hollywood and every afternoon she goes to the movie theater, while his father spends his spare time building a boat. One night, there is a car wreck in front of Ben’s parents dining where only the girl Cassie survives with a broken arm. Ben’s parents lodges Cassie during her recovery and she becomes friend of Ben. Later the mature girl convinces Ben to travel with her to Baltimore, where her modern and liberal aunt and uncle live. They hitchhike through Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia in a journey of friendship and discoveries until they reach Baltimore. Their adventure ends when Cassie has a breakdown and is interned in the Mercy Psychiatric Ward in Virginia and Ben joins the Military Academy in North Caroline to stay close to Cassie. But the girl had a plan for them and Ben gives his best effort to make her dream come true.

Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
  • Rating: (704 votes)
  • Runtime:86 minutes
  • Director: Brad Isaacs
  • Country:USA
  • Actors:
    Ben Reynolds
    Cayden Boyd
    Ben's Mother
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Ben's Father
    Matthew Modine
    Ben at 2
    Noah Grabowski
    Father in Diner
    J.D. Garfield
    Plumber (as John Cotugno)
    Johnny Cotugno
    Roofer
    Jeff Griffin
    Accountant
    Candace Campfield
    Cassie's Mother
    Mary Evans
    Cassie Kennington
    AnnaSophia Robb
  • Genres:Drama, Romance
  • Producers:
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    co-producer  
    Brian Campbell
    line producer  
    Mark Davis
    producer  
    Stephen Hays
    co-producer  
    Ryan Howe
    producer  
    Arturo Muyshondt
    producer  
    Polly Platt
    executive producer  
  • Plot: In the 60's, in West Texas, twelve year-old Ben is a boy neglected by his parents. His mother is obsessed by the movie stars of Hollywood and every afternoon she goes to the movie theater, while his father spends his spare time building a boat. One night, there is a car wreck in front of Ben's parents dining where only the girl Cassie survives with a broken arm. Ben's parents lodges Cassie during her recovery and she becomes friend of Ben. Later the mature girl convinces Ben to travel with her to Baltimore, where her modern and liberal aunt and uncle live. They hitchhike through Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia in a journey of friendship and discoveries until they reach Baltimore. Their adventure ends when Cassie has a breakdown and is interned in the Mercy Psychiatric Ward in Virginia and Ben joins the Military Academy in North Caroline to stay close to Cassie. But the girl had a plan for them and Ben gives his best effort to make her dream come true. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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  • User's comment:A film that stays with you by TheSparkleyGoonie

    This film is the tale of twelve year old Benjamen Reynolds who is neglected by his parents meets a girl named Cassie after her parents die in a car wreck. Upon becoming friends Cassie convinces Ben to run away with her to Baltimore to meet her Aunt and Uncle, all the while Cassie hides a secret about the car wreck.

    That is the basic plot line of Have Dreams, Will Travel but this movie is anything but basic, it is magnificent magical and heartbreaking all at the same time. Heather Grahm and Val Kilmer are great in the small roles they have but none other is better then the stars Cayden Boyd and AnnaSophia Robb.

    AnnaSophia Robb has proved herself time and again as being a capable actress in such films as Bridge to Terabithia and The Reaping. Here is no different; her portrayal of Cassie is Oscar worthy.

    Cayden Boyd only notable role in the film industry prior to this is young angel in X-Men 3 The Last Stand, and he has proved himself in this movie to be a fresh new addition to the next generation of actors.

    Have Dreams, Will Travel is in a genre all its own its not a love story NOT a children's movie not a drama, not an adventure. It is a piece of art crafted by a brilliant team of writers actors and directors.

    Have Dreams, Will Travel, will indeed travel far this film is grand delightful and truthful of the ugliness of the world.


  • Quotes: Henderson: Do you, Ben... Cassie: Benjamin Reynolds. Henderson: Benjamin Reynolds, take this young woman...
  • Also known as: Have Dreams, Will Travel (Australia - imdb display title), Have Dreams, Will Travel (UK - imdb display title), A West Texas Children's Story (USA - new title), West Texas Lullaby (USA - new title),

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