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While You Were Sleeping

1995·Movie
1h 43min·PG
73
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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply romantic and heartwarming

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Family and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A story about love at second sight.

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.
Heartwarming Romantic ComedyMistaken Identity PlotCharming Ensemble CastChristmas SettingFamily Bonds & LoveFeel-Good StoryClassic 90s Rom-ComWholesome & Optimistic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream While You Were Sleeping legally?

While You Were Sleeping 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 While You Were Sleeping worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is While You Were Sleeping rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is While You Were Sleeping?

1 h 43 min

While You Were Sleeping runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on While You Were Sleeping?

Critics74
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see While You Were Sleeping much the same way.

Was While You Were Sleeping a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$182 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $182 million worldwide, 10.7 times its budget.

What language is While You Were Sleeping in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch While You Were Sleeping?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for While You Were Sleeping in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does While You Were Sleeping use?

Under the MistletoeFeet-First IntroductionKarma HoudiniRunning GagSibling TriangleImaginary Love TriangleHas a TypeChick FlickRich BitchAssumed It Was Someone ElseFlashback EffectsLaser-Guided Amnesiaand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for While You Were Sleeping, including Under the Mistletoe, Feet-First Introduction, Karma Houdini.