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While You Were Sleeping

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While You Were Sleeping (1995)

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Reviews Counted: 33

Fresh: 26

Rotten:7

Average Rating: 6.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Lucy Moderatz, a charming but shy token seller, spends her evenings home alone with her cat and her holidays working for the Chicago Transit Authority -- she has neither family nor boyfriend to keep her company. But she does have a secret... Lucy Moderatz, a charming but shy token seller, spends her evenings home alone with her cat and her holidays working for the Chicago Transit Authority -- she has neither family nor boyfriend to keep her company. But she does have a secret crush: sexy Peter Callaghan, a regular customer who has never even given her a second glance. One day, Peter is mugged on the subway platform and falls in front of an oncoming train. The courageous Lucy jumps down onto the tracks and pushes him to safety, but the ordeal leaves Peter in a deep coma. Lucy remains at his side in the hospital until his family arrives -- at which point a confused nurse, who misunderstood one of Lucy's comments, informs the Callaghans that Lucy is Peter's fiancee. And Lucy just can't manage to set them straight. But now she's beginning to fall in love with Peter's handsome and kind brother, Jack, and has one big problem: what will happen when Peter wakes up? [More]

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle, Jack Warden, Glynis Johns, Micole Mercurio

Director: Jon Turteltaub

Director: Jon Turteltaub

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It's cutesy enough to serve as a pleasant time-waster for those hungering for blue-collar romance in Chi town.

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Surprisingly half-decent high-concept chick-flick material.

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Philip Martin
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Classic Sandra Bullock romantic comedy.

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A welcome ray of sunshine.

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A modern romantic comedy that actually works.

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A cute, throwaway romantic comedy.

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