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.”
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.
Director
Joseph Ruben
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$175M
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
Tony Abatemarco
as Locke
Claudette Nevins
as Dr. Rissner
Marita Geraghty
as Julie
Nancy Fish
as Woman on Bus
Harley Venton
as Garber
Sandi Shackelford
as Edna
Bonnie Johnson
as Mrs. Nepper
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$175M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Leonard Goldberg Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sleeping with the Enemy?▼
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What is Sleeping with the Enemy about?▼
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.
Who directed Sleeping with the Enemy?▼
Sleeping with the Enemy was directed by Joseph Ruben and released in 1991. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Sleeping with the Enemy?▼
Sleeping with the Enemy has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Sleeping with the Enemy?▼
The cast of Sleeping with the Enemy includes 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 and more.
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