While You Were Sleeping is a 1995 romantic comedy directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher. The film was a major box office hit and played a key role in establishing Sandra Bullock as a leading star in the romantic comedy genre.

The story follows Lucy Moderatz (Sandra Bullock), a lonely Chicago transit worker who secretly admires a handsome commuter, Peter Callaghan (Peter Gallagher), from afar.

One day, Peter is pushed onto the train tracks, and Lucy saves his life. At the hospital, a mix-up leads Peter’s family to believe that Lucy is his fiancée — and, desperate for connection, she doesn’t correct them.

As Lucy becomes entangled in the family’s warm embrace, she finds herself drawn to Peter’s brother, Jack (Bill Pullman), and begins to fall in love for real — all while maintaining the lie that she’s engaged to a man in a coma.

The film blends heartfelt comedy, mistaken identity, and a feel-good romantic arc, making it a favorite for fans of cozy, character-driven love stories. Its charm lies in its sincerity, likable performances, and the message that love can come when you least expect it.

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