Sleeping with the Enemy
1991, English. Directed by Joseph Ruben.
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.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,297 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sleeping with the Enemy
Sleeping with the Enemy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph RubenDirector
- Julia RobertsLaura Burney / Sara Walters
- Patrick BerginMartin Burney
- Kevin AndersonBen Woodward
- Elizabeth LawrenceChloe Williams
- Kyle SecorJohn Fleishman
- Tony AbatemarcoLocke
- Claudette NevinsDr. Rissner
- Marita GeraghtyJulie
- Nancy FishWoman on Bus
- Harley VentonGarber
- Sandi ShackelfordEdna
- Bonnie JohnsonMrs. Nepper
Details
- Released
- 13 January 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ronald Bass
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $175M
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What Sleeping with the Enemy is based on
Sleeping with the Enemy is based on Sleeping with the Enemy (1987) by Nancy Price.
1987
Sleeping with the Enemy
By Nancy Price
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Sleeping with the Enemy: quick answers
Is Sleeping with the Enemy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,297 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sleeping with the Enemy?
Sleeping with the Enemy runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Sleeping with the Enemy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sleeping with the Enemy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sleeping with the Enemy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sleeping with the Enemy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sleeping with the Enemy on?
Sleeping with the Enemy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sleeping with the Enemy?
If you liked Sleeping with the Enemy, try Enough, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Fatal Attraction.
Who directed Sleeping with the Enemy?
Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) was directed by Joseph Ruben and stars Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, Kevin Anderson.
What is Sleeping with the Enemy based on?
Sleeping with the Enemy is based on Sleeping with the Enemy (1987) by Nancy Price.