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Before I Go to Sleep

2014 · 1h 32m · Mystery · Thriller

CAST & DIRECTOR

Directed by Rowan Joffé. With Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong.

6.5/10

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

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.

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6.5/10

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YOUR WATCHLISTA 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 every…

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RELEASE SNAPSHOT

Release snapshot for Before I Go to Sleep.

MoviHero lists September 3, 2014 as the release date for Before I Go to Sleep. Rowan Joffé is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nicole Kidman as Christine, Colin Firth as Ben, Mark Strong as Dr. Nasch, Ben Crompton as Warehouse Caretaker. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.

Release dateSeptember 3, 2014

GenresMystery · Thriller

Runtime1h 32m

DirectorRowan Joffé

CastNicole Kidman as Christine, Colin Firth as Ben, Mark Strong as Dr. Nasch, Ben Crompton as Warehouse Caretaker

TrailerAvailable on this page

Images5 stills

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Before I Go to Sleep right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Before I Go to Sleep runs 1h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

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Estimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: mystery, thriller.

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Estimated attention required: 4/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: thriller.

MOVIE RATING

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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 2,234 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Pacing7/10

Emotional Impact6/10

Mind-Bending7/10

Scary2/10

Violence4/10

Rewatchability6/10

Attention Required7/10

VIEWER REVIEWS

What viewers say about Before I Go to Sleep

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Viewer reaction4/10

“Generic thriller, with a cast that deserve to be doing better.”

furious_izAug 2019

Viewer reaction

“Very disappointed with this movie. Agonizing to watch so much so that I couldn't make it past the first thirty minute. Boring and sooooo very…”

Steveb29Feb 2020

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Rowan Joffé portrait

Rowan JofféDirector

Nicole Kidman portrait

Nicole KidmanChristine

Colin Firth portrait

Colin FirthBen

Mark Strong portrait

Mark StrongDr. Nasch

Ben Crompton portrait

Ben CromptonWarehouse Caretaker

Anne-Marie Duff portrait

Anne-Marie DuffClaire

Adam Levy portrait

Adam LevyBen

Gabriel Strong portrait

Gabriel StrongBoy on Bike

Flynn MacArthur portrait

Flynn MacArthurBoy in Dream

CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE

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otherChristineChristine in Before I Go to Sleep (2014), played by Nicole Kidman.Open character guide otherBenBen in Before I Go to Sleep (2014), played by Colin Firth.Open character guide otherDr. NaschDr. Nasch in Before I Go to Sleep (2014), played by Mark Strong.Open character guide