Bedtime Stories

2008·Movie
1h 39min·PG
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic755.6Rotten Tomatoes27%55%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Bedtime Stories fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Whatever they dream up... he has to survive.

Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?
Family Fantasy ComedyMagical RealismWhimsicalImaginative AdventureHeartwarmingWish FulfillmentLightheartedChildlike WonderFeel-Good

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Shankman, Daniel Silverberg, Simon Crane
Written by:
Tim Herlihy, Matt Lopez, Matt Lopez
Produced by:
Adam Sandler, Adam Shankman, Kevin Grady
Composed by:
Matthew P. Hanson, Elmo Weber, Rupert Gregson-Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bedtime Stories

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bedtime Stories legally?

Disney+

Bedtime Stories is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bedtime Stories worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bedtime Stories rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Bedtime Stories?

1 h 39 min

Bedtime Stories runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bedtime Stories?

Critics51
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 51 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Bedtime Stories much the same way.

Was Bedtime Stories a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$213 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $213 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Bedtime Stories in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bedtime Stories?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bedtime Stories in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bedtime Stories use?

Adaptational NonsapienceAncient GromeBathroom ControlBetty and VeronicaBig BadBig Damn HeroesBrick JokeCatapult NightmareCloudcuckoolanderCool UncleWealthy Ever AfterSexy Surfacing Shotand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Bedtime Stories, including Adaptational Nonsapience, Ancient Grome, Bathroom Control.

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