Movie

While You Were Sleeping

“A story about love at second sight.”

★ 7.0(2,004)19951h 43m

While You Were Sleeping is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jon Turteltaub
Release date: 1995-04-21
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $182,100,000
Budget: $17,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Caravan Pictures

While You Were Sleeping — trailer

About While You Were Sleeping

While You Were Sleeping is a 1995 movie in the Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman and Peter Gallagher. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2,004 viewers. Below you can see where to watch While You Were Sleeping in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sandra Bullock

Lucy Eleanor Moderatz

Bill Pullman

Jack Callaghan

Peter Gallagher

Peter Callaghan

Peter Boyle

Ox Callaghan

Jack Warden

Saul

Glynis Johns

Elsie

Micole Mercurio

Midge Callaghan

Jason Bernard

Jerry

Michael Rispoli

Joe Jr.

Ally Walker

Ashley Bacon

Monica Keena

Mary Callaghan

Ruth Rudnick

Wanda

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoiscomasibling relationshiplove of one's lifeholidaybrothersubwayromcomman of one's dreamslovehospitalchristmasclose family

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch While You Were Sleeping in United States?+

In United States, you can stream While You Were Sleeping on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is While You Were Sleeping on Netflix?+

While You Were Sleeping is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is While You Were Sleeping?+

While You Were Sleeping has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in While You Were Sleeping?+

While You Were Sleeping stars Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle and Jack Warden.

When did While You Were Sleeping come out?+

While You Were Sleeping is a 1995 movie directed by Jon Turteltaub.

What genre is While You Were Sleeping?+

While You Were Sleeping is Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed While You Were Sleeping?+

While You Were Sleeping was directed by Jon Turteltaub.