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Chasing Sleep

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.5K
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Jeff Daniels in Chasing Sleep (2000)
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Walker
  • Writer
    • Michael Walker
  • Stars
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Molly Price
    • Ben Shenkman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Walker
  • Writer
    • Michael Walker
  • Stars
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Molly Price
    • Ben Shenkman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Ed Saxonas Ed Saxon
    Molly Price
    Molly Price
    • Susieas Susie
    Ben Shenkman
    Ben Shenkman
    • Officer Stewartas Officer Stewart
    Gil Bellows
    Gil Bellows
    • Detective Dermas Detective Derm
    Michelle Held
    • Mrs. Mastrionias Mrs. Mastrioni
    Emily Bergl
    Emily Bergl
    • Sadieas Sadie
    Julian McMahon
    Julian McMahon
    • George Simianas George Simian
    Guy Sanville
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Kristie Dickinson
    • Eve Saxonas Eve Saxon
    Lisa Sodman Elzinga
    • Pregnant Nurseas Pregnant Nurse
    • (as Lisa Sodman)
    Dennis North
    Dennis North
    • Detective Mazurekas Detective Mazurek
    Patrick Moug
    Patrick Moug
    • Detective Snyderas Detective Snyder
    Zach Grenier
    Zach Grenier
    • Geoffreyas Geoffrey
    Eros Biox
    • Babyas Baby
    • (as Eros Ion Biox)
    Bee Vary
    • Ed's Motheras Ed's Mother
    Tom Whalen
    • 911 Operatoras 911 Operator
    • (voice)
    Betsey Amid
    • Voice of Eveas Voice of Eve
    Tricia Rose
    • Voice of Celesteas Voice of Celeste
    • Director
      • Michael Walker
    • Writer
      • Michael Walker
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The bottle of Dreamatol that Jeff Daniels takes out in the beginning of the movie (the first pills he takes in the film) has instructions that read: "For the relief of pain at its source, take as many pills as you can swallow until dreams overtake your perception of reality. Be cautious of the amount only when concerned with returning to reality. Otherwise, take the entire bottle for a complete disconnection from the pain of existence." Under the trademarked name Dreamatol it is described as a Dream Enhancer/Fever Reducer, even though the only ingredient listed is Ibuprofen.
    • Crazy credits
      The text at the end of the credits: The director would like to mention that he was not going 92 miles an hour when he was pulled over in Waterlou Township and should have his fine refunded and an apology send to him.
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Recording No. 6 Andante Soave
      Written by Fanny Mendelssohn (as Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel)

    User reviews61

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Seven lessons and a hint
    If you can't sleep, you might as well watch a movie. If you make that movie "Chasing Sleep", you might even learn a thing a thing or two: (1) Don't skip class. Especially not if you're the professor. It'll be held against you. (2) Don't pick up the phone. Chances are it'll be trouble. (3) Don't go to the basement. Or the bathroom. There be demons. (4) Get the plumbing fixed before it's too late. And whatever it is, don't just flush it down. It's gonna come back up. (5) Don't trust pretty strangers who bring you soup. They have ulterior motives. And don't pretend we didn't warn you. (6) Don't trust your friends. They're not your friends. (7) Don't trust yourself. You're unreliable. - Finally, and most importantly, don't watch this movie alone at home at night.
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    • richard_sleboe
    • Apr 2, 2008

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    • Release date
      • May 16, 2001 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La pesadilla
    • Filming locations
      • Stockbridge, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Forensic Films
      • Glaski Productions
      • Le Studio Canal+
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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