While You Were Sleeping(1995)
“A story about love at second sight.”
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.
Director
Jon Turteltaub
Studio
Caravan Pictures
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$182M
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
Michael Rispoli
as Joe Jr.
Ally Walker
as Ashley Bacon
Monica Keena
as Mary Callaghan
Ruth Rudnick
as Wanda
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$182M
Production Companies
Caravan Pictures • Hollywood Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch While You Were Sleeping?▼
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What is While You Were Sleeping about?▼
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.
Who directed While You Were Sleeping?▼
While You Were Sleeping was directed by Jon Turteltaub and released in 1995. It is a romance, comedy film.
How long is While You Were Sleeping?▼
While You Were Sleeping has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in While You Were Sleeping?▼
The cast of While You Were Sleeping includes 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 and more.
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