While You Were Sleeping

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Sandra Bullock as Lucy Eleanor Moderatz, a lonely transportation worker.
• Bill Pullman as Jack Callaghan, a carpenter with scruffy charm.
• Peter Gallagher as Peter Callaghan, who is rich, handsome, and mostly gullible.
• Peter Boyle as Ox Callaghan, the head of the Callaghan furniture business who often makes wisecracks.
• Glynis Johns as Elsie, the slightly deluded grandmother.
• Micole Mercurio as Midge Callaghan, an extremely passionate and soft-hearted mother.
• Jack Warden as Saul Tuttle, Peter’s Godfather and neighbor to the Callaghans.
• Jason Bernard as Jerry Wallace, Lucy’s dry-humored boss.
• Michael Rispoli as Joe Fusco, Jr., Lucy’s troublesome yet harmless neighbor who believes he invented aluminum foil.
• Ally Walker as Ashley Bartlett Bacon, the snarky and superficial real fiancée of Peter.
• Monica Keena as Mary Callaghan, the sweet and girlish sister of Peter and Jack.

Storyline:

Nursing a secret and hopeless crush on the handsome commuter who passes her booth every day, Lucy, a charming loner and Chicago Transit Authority ticket booth operator, is about to have a second chance at love. During one seemingly ordinary Christmas shift, she witnesses the object of her desire falling off the platform, and in one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions, she saves him from certain death, only to be mistaken for his fiancée at the hospital. As she enjoys the unexpected stroke of good luck, unable to tell the truth to his welcoming family, unforeseen romantic affairs further complicate matters. Now his suspicious brother, Jack, thinks he’s onto something. Will Lucy face the consequences of what happened while he was sleeping?

About Movie:

While You Were Sleeping is an American romantic comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub and written by Daniel G. Sullivan and Fredric Lebow. The film stars Sandra Bullock as Lucy Eleanor Moderatz, a lonely Chicago Transit Authority token collector who saves her crush, Peter Callaghan (played by Peter Gallagher), from an accident. Bill Pullman co-stars as Jack Callaghan, Peter’s brother, who becomes romantically involved with Lucy as the story unfolds.

While You Were Sleeping was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $182 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $17 million. The film received positive reviews for its charming performances, particularly from Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. Bullock’s performance earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

The film holds an 81% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised for its engaging plot and humor. Critics highlighted the chemistry between Bullock and Pullman as a significant factor in the film’s appeal. Roger Ebert described it as “a feel-good film” that was warm and good-hearted.

Fun Facts

• The film was shot in Chicago, showcasing various iconic locations.
• It was released on April 21, 1995, during the spring season.
• The concept of the film was inspired by real-life incidents of mistaken identity.
• Sandra Bullock’s performance was pivotal in launching her career in romantic comedies.

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