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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING was released 31 years ago today. Bill Pullman nearly quit the film after what producers called “the worst table read of all time,” but was convinced to stay, and the performance ended up becoming a key part of the film’s charm.

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Lauren Granite5 months ago

Totally underrated film. One of my top 5 fave rom coms. Great script, fun/sweet performances.

Amy Nixon5 months ago

@TraceyRyniec One of my all time favorite rom coms Set in Chicago, characters feel real, story was cute and charming

Pigeons of Destruction5 months ago

Cute holiday movie. Better than most of the crap Hallmark spits out.

TechTiger5 months ago

And read somewhere that the accident scene in which the paperboy who slips off his bike was an actual accident, not scripted. The actor broke his wrist, but the take was kept in the movie.

RETRO ROXIE 🍒✨5 months ago

Brilliant movie, they don’t make them like this anymore!! Charming, wholesome, down to earth. I love it so much. ❤️

Ansie Nortje5 months ago

One of my all time favorite love stories, and love both actors.

⨈✫*ﾟ･ﾟ｡.★.*｡･ﾟ✫*5 months ago

I haven't seen it for years and years but I remember it being so beautiful.

SuzyBussell5 months ago

Oh dear, I feel very old now. This is one of my favourite films and Bill Pullman was just perfect in it.

ᴇ-ʀʀᴇʟᴇᴠᴀɴᴛ5 months ago

... Sweater 🤣 I still think about Cousin Ornella.

Kara Post-Kennedy ☮️5 months ago

the most quoted film of all time in my family. too much goodness here and Mr. Joe Fusco, Jr. is the very best.

Linda Callinan5 months ago

One of my favs. We watch it everyear around the holidays. Takes place right after Thanksgiving and runs through new years and yet was never considered a holiday classic

Timothy John Streitz5 months ago

I love this movie. My 23 year old daughter watched it with me a few years ago and she loved it too.

Blockade Runner5 months ago

Great movie, under rated for sure

Lady Chance5 months ago

Joe Jr was a scene stealer 😂😂😂

Kelly Fetty5 months ago

The first time I saw this film, for just a moment, I thought Frank Capra was still with us. He must have been smiling down from cinema heaven.

Ang5 months ago

This is literally one of the best parts of the movie and super romantic

JCanoe15 months ago

One of my favorites. Makes me cry when she talks about yearning for her own family as part of why she never revealed the truth.

Ally P5 months ago

One of my all-time favorite movies. The cast is incredible. I will watch it again to celebrate the 31 years.

Dion Simte Photography 📷5 months ago

My favorite Christmas time movie to watch every year!

Lolly5 months ago

It's one of my Christmas guilty pleasures and favourite Bill Pullman movies.

TechTiger5 months ago

Also Role was originally written for Demi Moore.... 😲

MaryW5 months ago

My absolute favorite movie!!!!

Sarah5 months ago

Why would they release a Christmas movie in April?

Monica🫎🐿️5 months ago

Love this movie! ♥️

I heart Chachi5 months ago

Every rom com needs a Joe Jr 🤣 Love every minute of this movie!!

Starsky Tan5 months ago

I knew I would love it as soon as the kid on the bike fell throwing newspapers..😂❤️

Brody's girl5 months ago

Reading all the facts now about this film, why does it feel like only Sandra Bullock is the one who actually wanted to do this film?

My Diva 💘5 months ago

Lucy 😍😍

The Main Street Mouse5 months ago

One of my favorites!

Jessica Bartolac5 months ago

One of the best holiday movies. Bill Pullman definitely won my heart from this movie ❤️❤️

KatherinewithaK🍄5 months ago

I love this movie.

Sea Slug5 months ago

I love this movie man

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