The Science of Sleep
Seen it?2006 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Perfume: The Story of a Murderer or Dream Scenario, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$10 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michel Gondry
- Gael García BernalStéphane
- Charlotte GainsbourgStéphanie
- Miou-MiouChristine Miroux
- Alain ChabatGuy
- Emma de CaunesZoé
- Aurélia PetitMartine
- Sacha BourdoSerge
- Pierre VaneckMr. Pouchet
- Stéphane MetzgerSylvain
- Alain de MoyencourtGérard