Sleeping with the Enemy(1991)
She is a stranger in a small town. She changed her name. Her looks. Her life. All to escape the most dangerous man she's ever met. Her husband.
Sleeping with the Enemy Synopsis
A young woman fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her nightmarish marriage, but discovers it is impossible to elude her controlling husband.
Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) is a drama and thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben, released on January 13, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, Kevin Anderson and Elizabeth Lawrence. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,268 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Ruben
- Writers:
- Nancy Price, Ronald Bass
- Producers:
- Leonard Goldberg
- Cinematographer:
- John Lindley
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, Leonard Goldberg Productions
- Budget:
- $19,000,000
- Revenue:
- $175,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) Trailer
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Sleeping with the Enemy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julia Roberts
as Laura Burney / Sara Walters
Patrick Bergin
as Martin Burney
Kevin Anderson
as Ben Woodward
Elizabeth Lawrence
as Chloe Williams
Kyle Secor
as John Fleishman
Tony Abatemarco
as Locke
Claudette Nevins
as Dr. Rissner
Marita Geraghty
as Julie
Nancy Fish
as Woman on Bus
- Harley Venton
Harley Venton
as Garber
- Sandi Shackelford
Sandi Shackelford
as Edna
Bonnie Johnson
as Mrs. Nepper
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Ruben, written by Nancy Price and Ronald Bass, produced by Leonard Goldberg.
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Sleeping with the Enemy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,268 ratings.
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Sleeping with the Enemy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sleeping with the Enemy online?
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Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sleeping with the Enemy?
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The main cast of Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) includes Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, Kevin Anderson, Elizabeth Lawrence and Kyle Secor. The film was directed by Joseph Ruben. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sleeping with the Enemy released?
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Sleeping with the Enemy was released on January 13, 1991 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Sleeping with the Enemy worth watching?
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Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,268 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sleeping with the Enemy?
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Yes. The official Sleeping with the Enemy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.