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The Science of Sleep (2006)

“Close your eyes. Open your heart.”

7.0/10 · 872 votes 1h 46m r ComedyFantasyDrama

#61 of 217 films from 2006 #852 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Michel Gondry · Written by Michel Gondry

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Overview

A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.

Cast

Gael García Bernalas Stéphane
Charlotte Gainsbourgas Stéphanie
Miou-Miouas Christine Miroux
Alain Chabatas Guy
Emma de Caunesas Zoé
Aurélia Petitas Martine
Sacha Bourdoas Serge
Pierre Vaneckas Mr. Pouchet
Stéphane Metzgeras Sylvain
Alain de Moyencourtas Gérard
Inigo Lezzias M. Persinnet
Yvette Petitas Ivana
Jean-Michel Bernardas Policier qui joue au piano
Bertrand Delpierreas Présentateur JT

Facts

Release dateJune 25, 2006
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Drama
Original titleLa Science des rêves
LanguageFR
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$9,524,340 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt0354899

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Questions

How long is The Science of Sleep?
The Science of Sleep runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is The Science of Sleep worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 872 votes, which places it #61 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 72%) and #852 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Science of Sleep?
The Science of Sleep was directed by Michel Gondry. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Be Kind Rewind (2008), Mood Indigo (2013).
Who stars in The Science of Sleep?
Gael García Bernal as Stéphane; Charlotte Gainsbourg as Stéphanie; Miou-Miou as Christine Miroux; Alain Chabat as Guy; Emma de Caunes as Zoé; Aurélia Petit as Martine.
What is The Science of Sleep rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Science of Sleep?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/56428.

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