

Before I Wake
2016-04-07 · 97 min · ★ 6.5
An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mike Flanagan
- Production companies
- MICA Entertainment, Intrepid Pictures, Demarest Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 4,937,677
Top Cast
Kate BosworthJessie
Jacob TremblayCody
Thomas JaneMark
Annabeth GishNatalie
Lance E. NicholsDetective
Scottie ThompsonTeacher
Dash MihokWhelan
Jay KarnesPeter
Kyla DeaverAnnie
Courtney BellAndrea
Justin GordonDoctor Tennant
Hunter WenzelTate
Hali EveretteSchool Mate
Jack TeaguePhyscian in Mental Ward Dayroom (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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