Bedtime Stories

Whatever they dream up... he has to survive.

2008 • 99 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Family · Romance

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Synopsis

Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
62 Audience · 3015 · 49%

Skeeter Bronson is a hotel handyman whose life takes a wild turn when the fantastical bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew mysteriously start coming true in real life. He must navigate the chaos and figure out how to use this newfound magic to help his family.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some mild cartoon-like slapstick violence.
Brief instances of peril or chase scenes.
Minor suggestive remarks or implied romance.

What it models well

Creativity and imagination
Family bonds and responsibility
Believing in yourself
The power of storytelling

Talk about it after

How our words and stories can impact the world around us.
The difference between what we wish for and what we truly need.
The importance of honesty and integrity.
Handling unexpected changes in life.

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Top billed cast

Director: Adam Shankman • Crew: Matt Lopez, Tim Herlihy, Matt Lopez

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I recently revisited the delightful film "Bedtime Stories," starring Adam Sandler and Keri Russell as parents to two young children. This charming movie follows a series of imaginative and whimsical bedtime stories that come to life in exciting and over-the-top ways. The film's direction showcases a blend of creativity and thrill, taking viewers on a magical journey reminiscent of Disney's storytelling magic.…
tmdb51616167, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I bought this movie on a whim when I seen it at Wal-mart sometime ago. Turned out to be a pretty decent movie. Very funny!
Andre Gonzales, TMDB Community