Sleeping with the Enemy (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, Sleeping with the Enemy is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joseph Ruben, running about 99 minutes. “Self-defense is not murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her nightmarish marriage, but discovers it is impossible to elude her controlling husband.
Who’s in it. Sleeping with the Enemy stars Julia Roberts as Laura Burney / Sara Walters, Patrick Bergin as Martin Burney, Kevin Anderson as Ben Woodward and Elizabeth Lawrence as Chloe Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sleeping with the Enemy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $175M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleeping with the Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleeping with the Enemy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)?
- In US, Sleeping with the Enemy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sleeping with the Enemy worth watching?
- Sleeping with the Enemy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleeping with the Enemy?
- Sleeping with the Enemy stars Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, Kevin Anderson, Elizabeth Lawrence and Kyle Secor.
- When was Sleeping with the Enemy released?
- Sleeping with the Enemy was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.