Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) movie poster

Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)

"She is a stranger in a small town. She changed her name. Her looks. Her life. All to escape the most dangerous man she's ever met. Her husband."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 24%, MC: 48) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,196 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
24%
Metacritic
48
Cast
Julia Roberts as Laura Burney / Sara Walters
Patrick Bergin as Martin Burney
Kevin Anderson as Ben Woodward
Elizabeth Lawrence as Chloe Williams
Kyle Secor as John Fleishman
Claudette Nevins as Dr. Rissner
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,196 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A young woman fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her nightmarish marriage, but discovers it is impossible to elude her controlling husband. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Sleeping with the Enemy was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Sleeping with the Enemy is a 1991 drama, thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben. A young woman fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her nightmarish marriage, but discovers it is impossible to elude her controlling husband. The film has been rated by 1,196 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Sleeping with the Enemy delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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