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While You Were Sleeping

  • 1995
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
120K
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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 ticket booth operator is mistaken for the fiancée of a comatose patient.A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority ticket booth operator is mistaken for the fiancée of a comatose patient.A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority ticket booth operator is mistaken for the fiancée of a comatose patient.

  • Director
    • Jon Turteltaub
  • Writers
    • Daniel G. Sullivan
    • Fred Lebow
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Bill Pullman
    • Peter Gallagher
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    120K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,044
    269
    • Director
      • Jon Turteltaub
    • Writers
      • Daniel G. Sullivan
      • Fred Lebow
    • Stars
      • Sandra Bullock
      • Bill Pullman
      • Peter Gallagher
    • 276User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock
    • Lucy
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Jack
    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Peter
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Ox
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Saul
    Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns
    • Elsie
    Micole Mercurio
    Micole Mercurio
    • Midge
    Jason Bernard
    Jason Bernard
    • Jerry
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Joe Jr.
    Ally Walker
    Ally Walker
    • Ashley Bacon
    Monica Keena
    Monica Keena
    • Mary
    Ruth Rudnick
    Ruth Rudnick
    • Wanda
    Marcia Wright
    • Celeste
    Dick Cusack
    • Dr. Rubin
    Thomas Q. Morris
    Thomas Q. Morris
    • Man in Peter's Room
    Bernie Landis
    • Doorman
    James Krag
    • Dalton Clarke
    Rick Worthy
    Rick Worthy
    • Orderly
    • Director
      • Jon Turteltaub
    • Writers
      • Daniel G. Sullivan
      • Fred Lebow
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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
      When Peter is "pushed" onto the tracks, you can briefly see the mat he falls onto.
    • Quotes

      Lucy: [to Jack] Okay, um. What do you mean by the leaning thing? You mean because he gave me flowers?

      Jack: And then you *leaned*.

      Lucy: [matter-of-factly] And then I leaned.

      Jack: Yeah.

      Lucy: Okay, how did I lean when I leaned?

      Jack: [gesturing as he describes] It was a lot different from hugging. Hugging's very different. Hugging that involves arms and hands; and leaning is whole bodies moving in like this. Leaning involves *wanting*... and *accepting*. *Leaning*...

      Joe Jr.: Hey Luce! Is this guy bothering you?

      Lucy: [laughing] No, no.

      Joe Jr.: Are you sure? Because it looks like he's *leaning*.

    • 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 Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews276

    Featured review
    6/10

    A favorite of my wife

    This is one of those movies where she waits for me to get emotional. But I had steel resolve, holding back any tears or emotion. Sandy Bullock, you won't break me. You won't.
    • BandSAboutMovies
    • Dec 22, 2017
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    • Release date
      • April 21, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mientras dormías
    • 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
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    Tech specs

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

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