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Before I Go to Sleep

2014·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb6.3Metacritic415.4Rotten Tomatoes37%40%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVFandango at Home FreeShout! Factory TVPlex

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Before I Go to Sleep fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Scare5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Non-linear Narrative8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Who do you trust?

A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.
Psychological ThrillerMemory Loss MysteryUnreliable NarratorDomestic SuspenseTwist EndingIdentity CrisisGothic AtmosphereMarital DeceptionNeurological Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Rowan Joffé, Paula Casarin, Paul Morris
Written by:
Rowan Joffé, S.J. Watson
Produced by:
Ridley Scott, Nina Gold, Boaz Davidson
Composed by:
Simon Hayes, James Mather, Edward Shearmur

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Before I Go to Sleep legally?

PrimefuboTVFandango at Home FreeShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayShout! Factory

Before I Go to Sleep is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. 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 Before I Go to Sleep worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Before I Go to Sleep rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Before I Go to Sleep?

1 h 32 min

Before I Go to Sleep runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Before I Go to Sleep?

Critics39
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Before I Go to Sleep higher (52) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Before I Go to Sleep a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$18 million

No. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.

What language is Before I Go to Sleep in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Before I Go to Sleep?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Before I Go to Sleep in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Before I Go to Sleep use?

Affectionate NicknameImposter Forgot One DetailBed TrickArc WordsQuest for IdentityAdaptation-Induced Plot HoleWould Hit a GirlBig BadWhy Did You Make Me Hit You?Extremely Short TimespanVillainous BreakdownAge Liftand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Before I Go to Sleep, including Affectionate Nickname, Imposter Forgot One Detail, Bed Trick.