Before I Wake (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Before I Wake is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, running about 97 minutes. “Fear your dreams.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.
Who’s in it. Before I Wake stars Kate Bosworth as Jessie, Jacob Tremblay as Cody, Thomas Jane as Mark and Annabeth Gish as Natalie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Before I Wake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before I Wake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before I Wake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before I Wake (2016)?
- In US, Before I Wake is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before I Wake worth watching?
- Before I Wake holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before I Wake?
- Before I Wake stars Kate Bosworth, Jacob Tremblay, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish and Lance E. Nichols.
- When was Before I Wake released?
- Before I Wake was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.