Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher

Lucy (Sandra Bullock) is a happy-go-lucky ticket seller, until one day she finds the man of her dreams and also sees him get mugged. After being mugged the man, known as Peter (Peter Gallagher), goes ...( read more  read more... )into a coma. Lucy goes to visit him at the hospital and the nurse tells Peter's family that Lucy is his fiancee'. Lucy can not get the courage to tell them the truth and his family take her in as a member of their family. While with this family Lucy falls head over heels in love with Peter's brother, Jack (Bill Pullman). Lucy does not know what to do when Peter comes out of a coma and doesn't remember her.

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Directed by: Jon Turteltaub

Release Date: April 21, 1995

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DVD Release Date: February 3, 1998

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  • May 9, 2009
    This movie is full of angst. I swear I was yelling at the t.v. for Sandra to just come clean before she got in to deep. Very good romantic comedy.
  • October 21, 2008
    Review coming soon.
  • September 28, 2008
    quite a fun film. love sandra bullock in pretty much anything. not usually a big rom-com fan but she makes it good. was laughing out loud when lucy is trying to console joe jr towards the end when he's just been dumped by his bit of stuff by saying "aww, come in, let's try some o...( read more)f my shoes on" and he just says in a tearful voice "okkkaaay"
  • September 23, 2008
    Back when Bullock was entertaining.
  • May 2, 2008
    This movie used to be the one I would watch over and over again it is super cute and funny also.
  • November 7, 2009
    love this movie and I will recommend it to all ages.
  • October 31, 2009
    !Comercial or Stupid! :|
  • October 24, 2009
    it's like a fairy tale
  • October 23, 2009
    A brave decision by Lucy. To the family of Peter you are all very good; very nice family.
  • October 22, 2009
    a heart warming movie with a few laughs... but everytime i watch this movie all i can do is picture bill pullman as the dad in casper... lol

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A feel-good film, warm and good-hearted. full review

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  • suzeepinkprincess
    September 7, 2009
    this movie is one of my favorite!!!


    while watching this movie I never stop yelling because I felt that I want to be in love again...


    I LOVE THIS MOVIE...


    :))
  • michellefortuin
    June 24, 2009
    I loved it! Of course it's predictable, but what the hell, it's such a sweet, lovely romantic movie!
  • smileitstheendoftheworld
    April 30, 2009
    This was one of the very best movies EVER made! Definatley one of my faves!
  • cygnusxtreme1
    July 1, 2007
    I love the chemistry of the family in this movie! That really made it for me...the small talk seemed so realistic...harkens back to the days when TV didn't play a big role in our lives, and conversation did. Really took me home to those days, and I cherished the view.

    I also really could connect with Bullock's character, being so far removed from any connection with family whatsoever...to be thrown into that hilarious family, just hit a solid note with me. I think all of us who've ever been without, even for a short time...should relate well to her in those moments!
  • ambular444
    June 24, 2006
    umm were do i begin this movie always makes me laugh its truley one of my favorites i always rooted for this one! its soo cute i love the end and snap the beginning wasnt that bad either basically you just gotta watch the whole enchilada! youll love it i promise..

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