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Sleeping Beauty Next Door

Sleeping Beauty Next Door

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Sleeping Beauty Next Door

2026

1h 38m

8.5(5 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

Sydney's rare condition makes her collapse whenever emotions run high-especially in love. When her charming new neighbor Taylor steals her heart, she must fight to stay awake long enough to turn her dream romance into reality.

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Production Companies

Candlelight Media Group

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Aubrey Reynolds

Aubrey Reynolds

Sydney

Jake Stormoen

Jake Stormoen

Taylor

Casey Elliott

Casey Elliott

Handsome Joe

Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson

Wes

Shannon Engemann

Shannon Engemann

Annie

Rosie Darling Tucker

Rosie Darling Tucker

Ruby

Janis Guzman

Mary

Brad Robins

Tom

Ford Thunder Erickson

Carl

Latoya Cameron

Judy

Creative team

Directed by: John Lyde
Written by: Melanie Stone
Produced by: John Lyde
Melanie Stone

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