While You Were Sleeping (1995) movie poster

While You Were Sleeping (1995)

"A story about love at second sight."
ThumbScore
👍 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 74% (RT: 81%, MC: 67) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceComedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (1,975 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Metacritic
67
Cast
Sandra Bullock as Lucy Eleanor Moderatz
Bill Pullman as Jack Callaghan
Peter Gallagher as Peter Callaghan
Peter Boyle as Ox Callaghan
Jack Warden as Saul
Glynis Johns as Elsie
Micole Mercurio as Midge Callaghan
Jason Bernard as Jerry
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,975 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Jon Turteltaub cited several classic romance films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Sandra Bullock spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

While You Were Sleeping is a 1995 romance, comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub. A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be.

The film has been rated by 1,975 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a romance film, While You Were Sleeping 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.

While You Were Sleeping (1995) 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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