Sleeping with the Enemy
"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."
Originally released in 1991. Sleeping with the Enemy is a drama/thriller film. directed by Joseph Ruben.
Starring Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, and Kevin Anderson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 13, 1991
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,174 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$175M
9.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Garber
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $175,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Leonard Goldberg Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping with the Enemy about?
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.
Who directed Sleeping with the Enemy?
Sleeping with the Enemy was directed by Joseph Ruben.
How long is Sleeping with the Enemy?
Sleeping with the Enemy has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Sleeping with the Enemy released?
Sleeping with the Enemy was released on January 13, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sleeping with the Enemy?
The main cast of Sleeping with the Enemy includes Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, Kevin Anderson, Elizabeth Lawrence, Kyle Secor.
Is Sleeping with the Enemy worth watching?
Sleeping with the Enemy has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,174 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.