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Before I Go to Sleep

Before I Go to Sleep

Thriller · Mystery · 2014

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.

Movie details

Before I Go to Sleep

“Who do you trust?”

2014 Thriller · Mystery 1h 32m

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6.5 / 10

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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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Before I Go to Sleep?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Rowan Joffé

Written by

Rowan Joffé

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Christine

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Ben

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Dr. Nasch

Ben Crompton

Ben Crompton

Warehouse Caretaker

Anne-Marie Duff

Anne-Marie Duff

Claire

Adam Levy

Adam Levy

Ben

G

Gabriel Strong

Boy on Bike

Court is in session

Put Before I Go to Sleep on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.