---
title: "Dream Empire"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dream-empire-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 426000
imdb_id: "tt6387988"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 73
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dream Empire (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dream-empire-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dream Empire is a 2016 American documentary film directed by David Borenstein. The film features Yana and her foreigner rental agency, which helps Chinese real estate developers transform ghost towns into temporary globalized booming cities in order to lure in potential buyers. The plot also revolves around the director's personal experience working as a foreign performer, known as a white monkey, within the booming real estate industry of Chongqing, a megacity located in Southwest China where foreigners are utilized to stage real estate sales. As the narrative unfolds and the real estate market begins to collapse, Yana is ultimately forced to sell her company and reassess everything she ever believed in. The documentary has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes, and the release date listed for the United States is June 27, 2023.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Borenstein
- **Networks / Studios**: House of Real

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dream Empire online?
Dream Empire is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dream Empire worth watching?
Dream Empire holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dream Empire and when was it released?
Dream Empire is a feature film with a runtime of 73 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dream Empire?
Dream Empire was directed by David Borenstein.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dream Empire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/426000)
- [Dream Empire (2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6387988/fullcredits/)
- [Dream Empire - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Empire)
- [Dream Empire (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/426000-dream-empire/cast)

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