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Before I Wake
Before I Wake

Before I Wake

April 7, 2016
1h 37m
Drama
Fantasy
Horror
Thriller
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
65/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.

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Details

Director
Mike Flanagan
Cast
Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Lance E. Nichols, Scottie Thompson, Dash Mihok, Jay Karnes, Kyla Deaver, Courtney Bell
Release Date
April 7, 2016
Production
MICA Entertainment, Intrepid Pictures, Demarest Films

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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