Before I Wake (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1955, Before I Wake is a mystery film directed by Albert S. Rogell, running about 76 minutes. “If I die before I wake this note will reveal The Killer...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman travels to England to attend her parents' funeral. She is told by officials that they died of natural causes together, but she doesn't buy it. She comes to suspect that the nurse who took care of her parents was involved in their deaths, but since the nurse is well thought of in the town, no one believes her. What she doesn't know is that her parents' killer has selected her as the next victim
Who’s in it. Before I Wake stars Mona Freeman as April Haddon, Jean Kent as Florence Haddon, Maxwell Reed as Michael Elder and Hugh Miller as Mr. Driscoll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, 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 Before I Wake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before I Wake tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before I Wake (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before I Wake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before I Wake worth watching?
- Before I Wake holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before I Wake?
- Before I Wake stars Mona Freeman, Jean Kent, Maxwell Reed, Hugh Miller and Gretchen Franklin.
- When was Before I Wake released?
- Before I Wake was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.