Before I Wake
Seen it?2016 | 97 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved mother!, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments and a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Flanagan
- Kate BosworthJessie
- Jacob TremblayCody
- Thomas JaneMark
- Annabeth GishNatalie
- Lance E. NicholsDetective
- Scottie ThompsonTeacher
- Dash MihokWhelan
- Jay KarnesPeter
- Kyla DeaverAnnie
- Courtney BellAndrea