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Before I Wake

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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6.2/10
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Before I Wake (2016)
Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody's imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody's nightmares.
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A couple adopt an orphaned child whose dreams - and nightmares - manifest physically as he sleeps.A couple adopt an orphaned child whose dreams - and nightmares - manifest physically as he sleeps.A couple adopt an orphaned child whose dreams - and nightmares - manifest physically as he sleeps.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
45K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,617
281
  • Director
    • Mike Flanagan
  • Writers
    • Mike Flanagan
    • Jeff Howard
  • Stars
    • Kate Bosworth
    • Oleksandr Reshetilov
    • Thomas Jane
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Flanagan
  • Writers
    • Mike Flanagan
    • Jeff Howard
  • Stars
    • Kate Bosworth
    • Oleksandr Reshetilov
    • Thomas Jane
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 234User reviews
    • 136Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:27
    Trailer #2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:23
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    Photos107

    Kate Bosworth and Jacob Tremblay in Before I Wake (2016)
    Kate Bosworth in Before I Wake (2016)
    Thomas Jane and Kate Bosworth in Before I Wake (2016)
    Kate Bosworth in Before I Wake (2016)
    Thomas Jane in Before I Wake (2016)
    Jacob Tremblay in Before I Wake (2016)
    Before I Wake (2016)
    Before I Wake (2016)
    Before I Wake (2016)
    Before I Wake (2016)
    Jacob Tremblay in Before I Wake (2016)
    Jacob Tremblay in Before I Wake (2016)

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    Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth
    • Jessieas Jessie
    Oleksandr Reshetilov
    • Jacobas Jacob
    Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane
    • Markas Mark
    Jacob Tremblay
    Jacob Tremblay
    • Codyas Cody
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Topher Bousquet
    Topher Bousquet
    • Canker Manas Canker Man
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Whelanas Whelan
    Jay Karnes
    Jay Karnes
    • Peteras Peter
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Antonio Evan Romero
    • Seanas Sean
    • (as Antonio Romero)
    Kyla Deaver
    Kyla Deaver
    • Annieas Annie
    Hunter Wenzel
    Hunter Wenzel
    • Tateas Tate
    Scottie Thompson
    Scottie Thompson
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Jason Alan Smith
    Jason Alan Smith
    • Vice Principalas Vice Principal
    Michael Polish
    Michael Polish
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Brett Murray
    Brett Murray
    • Uniformed Officeras Uniformed Officer
    • (as Brett Luciana Murray)
    Natalie Roers
    Natalie Roers
    • Katieas Katie
    Erika Hoveland
    Erika Hoveland
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • Director
      • Mike Flanagan
    • Writers
      • Mike Flanagan
      • Jeff Howard
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    Storyline

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    In this intense and heart pounding supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody's dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody's imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody's nightmares. —Relativity
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    • Taglines
      • Fear your dreams
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for violent content and terror including disturbing images
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      None of the butterflies that appear early in the film have antennae. After a classmate draws antennae on Cody's picture of a butterfly, however, all of the butterflies and moths in the film have antennae, a small detail that shows how Cody's dreams are not only childlike, but easily influenced by others.
    • Goofs
      When the doctor prescribes a sleeping aide for the kid he tells the mother he's prescribing Zolpidem and tells her "it's a pediatric Ambien". That't not correct. Zolpidem is simply the generic version of Ambien and is prescribed to adults all the time, it is in no way for children.
    • Quotes

      Jessie: No one ever really goes away. Not completely. Because they live in our minds, and in our hearts

    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: The Cloverfield Paradox and the Netflix Conundrum (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Sean
      by Danny Elfman
      (p) 2016 Varese Sarabande

    User reviews234

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    Top review
    Absolutely a fantastic fantasy/horror film !
    I just saw it at the cinema and I really loved it. It's an amazingly beautiful horror film! Something type like "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "The Amityville Horror", "Mama" and "The Possession"..

    The story was really interesting! The kid Cody (Jacob Tremblay) has unusual nightmares, but he can't live without nightmares until he finds one thing to realize something..

    The acting were good, but Jacob Tremblay (the kid who played in "Room") was absolutely a fantastic and very cute kid in it.

    Don't expect a scary movie that is actually scary, but it has some scary parts and good jump scares. The special makeup is amazing! The ending was beautiful and just sad, but also happy!

    I gave "Before I Wake" a 9.5 out of 10. I recommend this movie if you want to watch it, it will give you an enjoyable time!
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    • May 11, 2016

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    • Release date
      • January 5, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Somnia
    • Filming locations
      • Fairhope, Alabama, USA
    • Production companies
      • Demarest Films
      • MICA Entertainment
      • Intrepid Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,965,086
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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