Synopsis

Jesse and Mark decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody’s dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody’s imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody’s nightmares.

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Movie Details

Poland Releases:	May 27th, 2016 (Wide)
Video Release:	January 5th, 2018 by Netflix
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for violent content and terror including disturbing images. (Rating bulletin 2354, 12/24/2014)
Running Time:	97 minutes
Keywords:	Orphan, Adopted Family, Dreams Becoming Real
Source:	Original Screenplay
Genre:	Horror
Production Method:	Live Action
Creative Type:	Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies:	Relativity Media, Demarest Films, Mica Entertainment, Intrepid Pictures
Production Countries:	United States
Languages:	English

Limited and VOD Releases: Live Long and Prosper

September 9th, 2016

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Before I Wake Trailer

July 15th, 2016

Horror movie starring Kate Bosworth, directed by Mike Flanagan opens September 9 ... Full Movie Details.

Jesse and Mark decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody’s dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody’s imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody’s nightmares. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory	Release Date	Opening Weekend	Opening Weekend Screens	Maximum Screens	Theatrical Engagements	Total Box Office	Report Date
Argentina	5/6/2016	$38,298	36	36	60	$118,688	11/29/2018
Brazil	9/2/2016	$211,166	0	0	0	$211,166	11/16/2018
Czech Republic	4/14/2016	$13,374	26	26	69	$35,404	12/31/2018
Greece	4/7/2016	$41,285	30	30	55	$93,218	6/9/2016
Italy	5/26/2016	$340,746	0	0	0	$941,217	6/21/2016
Lithuania	4/29/2016	$13,473	87	87	173	$35,628	6/9/2016
Malaysia	4/7/2016	$65,212	36	36	67	$117,741	6/9/2016
Mexico	4/22/2016	$416,497	0	0	0	$705,897	6/9/2016
Oman	4/7/2016	$1,715	2	2	2	$1,715	12/31/2018
Poland	5/27/2016	$0	0	0	0	$117,253	11/17/2018
Russia (CIS)	4/29/2016	$451,909	651	651	1388	$1,016,441	11/14/2018
Slovakia	4/7/2016	$26,165	31	31	103	$79,385	6/9/2016
Slovenia	4/21/2016	$1,517	4	4	13	$5,385	6/9/2016
South Korea	5/25/2016	$3,630	0	199	199	$61,163	9/10/2018
Spain	1/27/2017	$4,434	59	59	59	$4,434	2/3/2017
Turkey	8/5/2016	$34,329	162	162	250	$96,366	2/26/2019
United Arab Emirates	4/7/2016	$88,715	28	28	35	$117,935	12/31/2018

Rest of World						$1,178,641

Worldwide Total						$4,937,677	2/26/2019

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Leading Cast

Jacob Tremblay

Cody

Supporting Cast

Kate Bosworth		Jessie
Thomas Jane		Mark
Annabeth Gish		Natalie
Dash Mihok		Whelan
Scottie Thompson		Teacher
Kyla Deaver		Annie
Justin Gordon		Doctor

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Production and Technical Credits

Mike Flanagan		Director
Mike Flanagan		Screenwriter
Jeff Howard		Screenwriter
Trevor Macy		Producer
Sam Englebardt		Producer
William D. Johnson		Producer
Dale Armin Johnson		Executive Producer
David Greathouse		Executive Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh		Executive Producer
Tucker Tooley		Executive Producer
D. Scott Lumpkin		Executive Producer
Mali Elfman		Executive Producer
Michael Fimognari		Director of Photography
Mike Flanagan		Editor
Patricio M Farrell		Production Designer
Lynn Falconer		Costume Designer
The Newton Brothers^*		Composer
The Newton Brothers^*		Composer
Danny Elfman		Additional Music
Anne McCarthy		Casting Director
Kellie Roy		Casting Director

Poland Box Office for Before I Wake (2016)