Bedtime Stories (2008)
A whimsical storyteller finds his broad, wholesome fantasies magically transforming into his own measured reality.
Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?
How intense is Bedtime Stories?
Bedtime Stories has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Bedtime Stories feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Bedtime Stories
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Bedtime Stories scary?
No. Bedtime Stories is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bedtime Stories gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Bedtime Stories sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Bedtime Stories OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Bedtime Stories?
Bedtime Stories runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Bedtime Stories?
Bedtime Stories is streaming on Disney+.
Does Bedtime Stories have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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