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A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be.
Lucy Moderatz, a lonely transit worker, saves the life of Peter Callaghan, a handsome commuter. While visiting him in the hospital, a nurse overhears her making a joke and mistakes her for his fiancée. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself immersed in the world of Peter's eccentric family, pretending to be engaged to a man she barely knows while falling in love with his brother, Jack. She must navigate this tangled web of deception and growing affection before the truth comes out.
While You Were Sleeping was a critical and commercial success, praised for its charming premise, Bullock's performance, and feel-good romantic comedy elements. It became a beloved holiday season film and solidified Sandra Bullock's status as a romantic comedy leading lady.
A heartwarming and funny romantic comedy with a unique premise.
Sandra Bullock delivers a charming and relatable performance.
The film offers a delightful blend of humor and romance, perfect for holiday viewing.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a charming, funny, and heartwarming romantic comedy. Many praised Sandra Bullock's performance and the movie's feel-good nature, making it a favorite for repeat viewings, especially during the holiday season.
Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Sandra Bullock).
The iconic scene where Lucy catches Peter on the El train tracks was filmed over three nights in Chicago during a cold November.
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Sandra Bullock does almost all of the heaving lifting in this engaging, if slightly far-fetched love story. She works in the token booth at her local Chicago train station where every morning she sees that cashmere-coated "Peter" (Peter Gal...
**A good and really funny romantic comedy.** I don't consider myself a fan of romantic comedies, so I feel free to talk about them with complete dismay. And what I want to say about this romantic comedy is that it manages to be much bett...
**While You Were Sleeping is about more than just romance. It’s about finding family and, in this case, an adorable but crazy and entertaining family.** While You Were Sleeping is a heartwarming romantic comedy with the lead falling in l...
Insanely cheesy and overtly sentimental... yet, I kinda like 'While You Were Sleeping'. Sandra Bullock is probably the main reason for the latter, as she gives a near perfect performance for this sorta role. The rest of the cast are good...
Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. This feels like a classic watch, like a movie that started a trope...but I can't think of a single other movie that did what this movie does. Sure there are movies about comas, am...
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