What Dreams May Come (1998)

After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert. His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, Annie, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. Upon arrival, Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined.

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance

What to watch after What Dreams May Come

• Heaven (2002) — Same feel: emotional, philosophical
• Stepmom (1998) — Same feel: emotional, sad
• City of Angels (1998) — Same subject: afterlife, heaven
• Awakenings (1990) — Max von Sydow and Robin Williams appear in both
• One True Thing (1998) — Same feel: emotional, sad
• Before We Go (2014) — Ronald Bass wrote for both