Before I Wake

Name: Before I Wake
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2016-04-07
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish, Lance E. Nichols

2016·Movie·PG-13·97 min·★ 6.5(1,974)

Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller More English titles

“Fear your dreams.”

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

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Canada	Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads	—
Spain	Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
Brazil	NetMovies, Runtime, Mercado Play	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Japan	Plus GAGA Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Before I Wake

Before I Wake is a 2016 English-language drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Mike Flanagan. The cast is led by Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Before I Wake was produced by MICA Entertainment, Intrepid Pictures, and Demarest Films and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.

Director: Mike Flanagan
Writers: Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard
Release date: April 7, 2016
OTT release: January 5, 2018
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $5 million
Production: MICA Entertainment, Intrepid Pictures, Demarest Films

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Before I Wake cast & crew

Before I Wake was directed by Mike Flanagan and written by Mike Flanagan and Jeff Howard.

The cast features Kate Bosworth as Jessie, Jacob Tremblay as Cody, Thomas Jane as Mark, Annabeth Gish as Natalie, Lance E. Nichols as Detective, and Scottie Thompson as Teacher.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andrew Grush, cinematography is by Michael Fimognari, and it was produced by Trevor Macy and Sam Englebardt.

Is Before I Wake worth watching?

Before I Wake holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,974 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and horror, Before I Wake is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Before I Wake

In United States, you can stream Before I Wake on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on January 5, 2018.

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