Bobby Kellar has a crush on Lainie Diamond, girlfriend of school jerk Joel. Coleman is working on an experiment which will help him move into a place where Dreams are reality. When an accident occurs Coleman finds himself in Bobby's body and can only contact Bobby in his dreams.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jason RobardsColeman Ettinger | Coleman Ettinger |
 Corey FeldmanBobby Keller | Bobby Keller |
 Piper LaurieGena Ettinger | Gena Ettinger |
 Meredith SalengerLainie Diamond | Lainie Diamond |
 Harry Dean StantonIke Baker | Ike Baker |
 Corey HaimDinger | Dinger |
 Susan BlakelyCherry Diamond | Cherry Diamond |
 William McNamaraJoel | Joel |
 Matt AdlerDumas | Dumas |
 Victoria JacksonKit Keller | Kit Keller |
 Alex RoccoGus Keller | Gus Keller |
 Ria PaviaMaureen | Maureen |
 Lala SloatmanShelley | Shelley |
| LLaura Lee NortonMarge | Marge |
 John WardDerek | Derek |
 Josh EvansLow Life #1 | Low Life #1 |
| JJody SmithLow Life #2 | Low Life #2 |
 Kent FaulconLow Life #3 | Low Life #3 |
| RRussell LivingstoneNeighbor Next Door | Neighbor Next Door |
 Mickey ThomasMr. Pattison | Mr. Pattison |
| FFran TaylorSheila Baker | Sheila Baker |
| JJon GrissomP.E. Coach | P.E. Coach |
| JJohn Ford ColeyRon | Ron |