Movie

Before I Wake

“Fear your dreams.”

★ 6.5(1,970)20161h 37m

Before I Wake is streaming on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mike Flanagan
Release date: 2016-04-07
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $4,937,677
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: MICA Entertainment

Before I Wake — trailer

About Before I Wake

Before I Wake is a 2016 movie in the Drama, Fantasy and Horror genres, directed by Mike Flanagan, starring Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay and Thomas Jane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,970 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Before I Wake in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Kate Bosworth

Jessie

Jacob Tremblay

Cody

Thomas Jane

Mark

Annabeth Gish

Natalie

Lance E. Nichols

Detective

Scottie Thompson

Teacher

Dash Mihok

Whelan

Jay Karnes

Peter

Kyla Deaver

Annie

Courtney Bell

Andrea

Justin Gordon

Doctor Tennant

Hunter Wenzel

Tate

Themes & keywords

dreamsnightmareinsomniaorphan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Before I Wake in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Before I Wake on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Before I Wake on Netflix?+

Before I Wake is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

How long is Before I Wake?+

Before I Wake has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Before I Wake?+

Before I Wake stars Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish and Lance E. Nichols.

When did Before I Wake come out?+

Before I Wake is a 2016 movie directed by Mike Flanagan.

What genre is Before I Wake?+

Before I Wake is Drama, Fantasy, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Before I Wake?+

Before I Wake was directed by Mike Flanagan.