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Before I Go to Sleep
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Rowan Joffé. With Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong.
64.9/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question every…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Before I Go to Sleep.
MoviHero lists September 3, 2014 as the release date for Before I Go to Sleep. Rowan Joffé is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nicole Kidman as Christine, Colin Firth as Ben, Mark Strong as Dr. Nasch, Ben Crompton as Warehouse Caretaker. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 3, 2014
GenresMystery · Thriller
Runtime1h 32m
DirectorRowan Joffé
CastNicole Kidman as Christine, Colin Firth as Ben, Mark Strong as Dr. Nasch, Ben Crompton as Warehouse Caretaker
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Before I Go to Sleep right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Before I Go to Sleep runs 1h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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But less emotionally intenseAngels & Demons2009 · 2h 19mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: mystery, thriller.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 64.9/100 (6.49/10) from 2,223 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary2/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
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SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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