Before I Wake

Before I Wake

Before I Wake

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Before I Wake

"Fear your dreams."

2016

1h 37m

6.5(1932 votes)

Drama

Fantasy

Horror

Thriller

Overview

An orphaned child's dreams—and nightmares—manifest physically as he sleeps.

Where to Watch

Stream

Lionsgate Play

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Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Intrepid Pictures

Videos & Trailers

3 videos

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Kate Bosworth

Jessie

Kate Bosworth

Acting

Jacob Tremblay

Cody

Jacob Tremblay

Acting

Thomas Jane

Mark

Thomas Jane

Acting

Annabeth Gish

Natalie

Annabeth Gish

Acting

Lance E. Nichols

Detective

Lance E. Nichols

Acting

Scottie Thompson

Teacher

Scottie Thompson

Acting

Dash Mihok

Whelan

Dash Mihok

Acting

Jay Karnes

Peter

Jay Karnes

Acting

Kyla Deaver

Annie

Kyla Deaver

Acting

Courtney Bell

Andrea

Courtney Bell

Acting

Justin Gordon

Doctor Tennant

Justin Gordon

Acting

Hunter Wenzel

Tate

Hunter Wenzel

Acting

Dyer Scott Lumpkin

Chrysalis Kids

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Acting

Antonio Evan Romero

Sean

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Acting

Hali Everette

School Mate

Hali Everette

Acting

Jack Teague

Physcian in Mental Ward Dayroom (uncredited)

Jack Teague

Acting

Virginia Dru Bramblett

Four-square Girl, Student (uncredited)

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Acting

Keenen S. Crook

Nurse (uncredited)

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Acting

Ginger McNamara

Hospital Guest (uncredited)

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