If I Should Die Before I Wake (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1952, If I Should Die Before I Wake is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen, running about 67 minutes.

What it’s about. While committing a prank, a child accidentally discovers the identity of the criminal who keeps the whole neighborhood on alert. For fear of being punished, he does not tell what he knows to his father, a police officer.

Who’s in it. If I Should Die Before I Wake stars Néstor Zavarce as Lucho Santana, Floren Delbene as Inspector Santana, Blanca del Prado as Madre de Lucho and María A. Troncoso as Julia Losada, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, If I Should Die Before I Wake has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If I Should Die Before I Wake page.

If you liked it. Fans of If I Should Die Before I Wake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch If I Should Die Before I Wake (1952)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for If I Should Die Before I Wake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is If I Should Die Before I Wake worth watching?
If I Should Die Before I Wake holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in If I Should Die Before I Wake?
If I Should Die Before I Wake stars Néstor Zavarce, Floren Delbene, Blanca del Prado, María A. Troncoso and Marta Quintela.
When was If I Should Die Before I Wake released?
If I Should Die Before I Wake was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.