Welcome to the sister article to Comedy Clicks! Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best comedy films that the world of cinema can offer! Today we will be looking at While You Were Sleeping

About the Film

Summary of Plot

A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority ticket booth operator is mistaken for the fiancée of a comatose patient.. – iMDB

Year Of Release

1995

Running Time

1 Hour 43 Minutes

Director

Jon Turteltaub

Tagline

A story about love at second sight.

Opening Weekend US & Canada

$9,288,915

Trailer

Starring

Sandra Bullock – Lucy
Bill Pullman – Jack
Peter Gallagher – Peter
Peter Boyle – Ox
Jack Warden – Saul
Glynis Johns – Elsie
Micole Mercurio – Midge
Jason Bernard – Jerry
Michael Rispoli – Joe Jnr

Song From the OST

Trivia

• In a transition scene, a paper boy is shown slipping off his bike. This was actually an accident, but they decided to keep it in the movie. In fact, the paper boy actor broke his wrist.
• The film wasn’t originally supposed to be a Christmas movie. The studio wanted it set during the holidays, as it would be easier to sell.
• The role of Lucy was written for Demi Moore. Sandra Bullock took the role, saying she could relate to it, having just broken up from a four-year relationship.
• A then-unknown Matthew McConaughey tested for the role of Jack, but was dropped because of his Texas accent. The director rejected offers to cast Russell Crowe in the same role.