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While You Were Sleeping

  • 19951995
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
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Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman in While You Were Sleeping (1995)
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A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient.A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient.A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
101K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,536
825
  • Director
    • Jon Turteltaub
  • Writers
    • Daniel G. Sullivan
    • Fredric Lebow
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Bill Pullman
    • Peter Gallagher
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon Turteltaub
  • Writers
    • Daniel G. Sullivan
    • Fredric Lebow
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Bill Pullman
    • Peter Gallagher
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 243User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

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    Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock
    • Lucyas Lucy
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Jackas Jack
    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Peteras Peter
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Oxas Ox
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Saulas Saul
    Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns
    • Elsieas Elsie
    Micole Mercurio
    Micole Mercurio
    • Midgeas Midge
    Jason Bernard
    Jason Bernard
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Joe Jr.as Joe Jr.
    Ally Walker
    Ally Walker
    • Ashley Baconas Ashley Bacon
    Monica Keena
    Monica Keena
    • Maryas Mary
    Ruth Rudnick
    • Wandaas Wanda
    Marcia Wright
    Marcia Wright
    • Celesteas Celeste
    Dick Cusack
    • Dr. Rubinas Dr. Rubin
    Thomas Q. Morris
    Thomas Q. Morris
    • Man in Peter's Roomas Man in Peter's Room
    Bernie Landis
    • Doormanas Doorman
    James Krag
    • Dalton Clarkeas Dalton Clarke
    Rick Worthy
    Rick Worthy
    • Orderlyas Orderly
    • Director
      • Jon Turteltaub
    • Writers
      • Daniel G. Sullivan
      • Fredric Lebow
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Nursing a secret and hopeless crush on the handsome commuter who passes her booth every day, the charming loner and Chicago "L" ticket seller, Lucy, is about to have a second chance at love. During one seemingly ordinary Christmas shift, Lucy witnesses the object of her desire falling off the platform, and in one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions, she saves him from certain death, only to be mistaken for his fiancée at the hospital. As Lucy enjoys the unexpected stroke of good luck, unable to tell the truth to his welcoming family, unforeseen romantic affairs further complicate matters. Now, the comatose patient's suspicious brother, Jack, thinks he's onto something. Will Lucy face the consequences of what happened while the beautiful stranger was sleeping? —Nick Riganas
    • loneliness
    • unconventional romance
    • holiday season
    • single woman
    • secret admirer
    • 273 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A story about love at second sight.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In a transition scene, a paper boy is shown slipping off his bike. This was actually an accident, but they decided to keep it in the movie. In fact, the paper boy actor broke his wrist.
    • Goofs
      The can of cat food changes from one that requires a can opener to one with a ring-pull.
    • Quotes

      Lucy: I'm in love with your son.

      Ox Callahan: I know.

      Lucy: Not that one.

      [points to Peter]

      Lucy: That one.

      [points to Jack]

    • Alternate versions
      In the video release, the scene when Jack offers to drive Lucy to Celeste's party is shortened. When shown in theaters, you see them get into the truck, drive less than a block, and then get back out.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Kiss of Death/Jury Duty/Stuart Saves His Family/The Basketball Diaries/The Pebble and the Penguin (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
      Written by Chuck Jackson (as Charles Jackson) and Marvin Yancy
      Performed by Natalie Cole
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      under license from CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews243

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A beautiful, ageless film
    I adore this movie, it's easily one of my favourites. Another reviewer said that the best time to watch it is in the winter, and whilst I'm happy to watch it any time of the year, I would agree that it seems all the more magical when it's freezing cold outside, and you're snuggled under a blanket.

    I'm glad no other actors were given any of the roles in this film, it wouldn't have been the same. Sandra is adorable as Lucy. She has no sinister intent, she's just swept up in the commotion and in the end, falls in love with the whole family. Her speech toward the end chokes me up so much, it's completely heartfelt. Bill Pullman also shines, he falls for her gradually and their chemistry is so lovely to watch.

    If you want a gentle, unbelievably romantic film to watch on a cold evening, this is the one for you.
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    • Feb 8, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Coma Guy
    • Filming locations
      • Randolph/Wabash El Station, The Loop, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Caravan Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $81,057,016
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,288,915
      • Apr 23, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $182,057,016
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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