While You Were Sleeping (1995)
A whimsical case of mistaken identity blossoms into heartwarming romance as a woman falls for a comatose man's brother.
A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be.
How intense is While You Were Sleeping?
While You Were Sleeping has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What While You Were Sleeping feels like
- Tone
- cozyfeel goodheartwarmingromanticwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream While You Were Sleeping
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Is While You Were Sleeping scary?
No. While You Were Sleeping is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is While You Were Sleeping gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is While You Were Sleeping sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is While You Were Sleeping 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 While You Were Sleeping?
While You Were Sleeping runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream While You Were Sleeping?
While You Were Sleeping is streaming on Disney+.
Does While You Were Sleeping have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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