Bedtime Stories

2008

"Dreams weave reality, where stories come alive."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Cuentos que no son Cuentos^? 🇫🇷 FR: Histoires enchantées^? 🇩🇪 DE: Bedtime Stories - Zauberhafte Geschichten^? 🇵🇹 PT: Um Faz de Conta que Acontece^? 🇯🇵 JA: ベッドタイム・ストーリー[^? All international titles (7) →

Comedy Romance Fantasy 99 min 6.0/10

Synopsis

Bedtime Stories is a movie released in 2008.

Bedtime Stories is a 2008 film that blends comedy, romance, fantasy, and family themes into a whimsical narrative. Directed by Adam Shankman, the story follows a friendly hotel handyman, played by Adam Sandler, whose life takes a magical turn when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew begin to come true. This intriguing premise sets the stage for a series of imaginative adventures that captivate both children and adults alike. The film's atmosphere is light-hearted and playful, as it explores the importance of imagination and the bond between family members. With a supporting cast that includes Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, and Courteney Cox, Bedtime Stories presents a charming ensemble that enhances the film's comedic elements. Through a combination of fantastical storytelling and relatable family dynamics, the movie offers an entertaining experience that encourages viewers to embrace creativity and the joy of storytelling.

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

Content guidance for parents

Category	Level	Indicator
Violence	1/5
Sexual Content	1/5
Language	1/5
Drugs / Alcohol	0/5
Frightening Elements	2/5

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Violence

There are some mild comedic instances of slapstick humor and cartoonish mischief, but no serious violence.

Sexual Content

There are brief romantic elements and some mild innuendos, but nothing explicit.

Language

A few mild language instances, but overall language is suitable for children.

Drugs / Alcohol

No depiction of drugs or alcohol.

Frightening Elements

Some scenes may be mildly scary for very young children, involving fantastical creatures.

Summary for parents:

Bedtime Stories is a family-friendly film that combines humor and fantasy elements. It is suitable for children, with only mild instances of language and comedic violence. Parents may appreciate the positive messages about imagination and family.

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Connections with other movies

This movie has thematic and stylistic connections with the following productions:

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Box Office

Budget: $80,000,000

Revenue: $212,874,864

Profit $132,874,864

ROI +166.1% (2.7x)

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Bedtime Stories is directed by Adam Shankman .

Cast of Bedtime Stories

Adam Sandler

Skeeter Bronson

Keri Russell

Jill

Guy Pearce

Kendall

Courteney Cox

Wendy

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Crew & Production

Adam Shankman

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Keywords

#escapade 5 #wishes come true 3 #miraculous event 2 #disorder 2 #nothing goes right 1 #imaginary 1 #imaginary kingdom 1 #life turned upside down 1

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures

Happy Madison Productions

Gunn Films

Trivia & Fun Facts about Bedtime Stories

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• In one scene, Skeeter's niece and nephew help him with his storytelling by creating a character named 'The Giant', which was a nod to classic fairy tale elements.

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• Adam Sandler’s character Skeeter Bronson was initially conceived as a more serious role, but the script evolved to include more comedic elements that suited Sandler's style.

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• The film features several actors from previous Adam Sandler projects, including Lucy Lawless, who appeared in 'The Legend of Hercules' one year prior.

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