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I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1999): Cast, Ratings & Plot

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1999) movie poster

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died is a 1999 comedy thriller directed by Aris Iliopulos, starring Billy Zane. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
27%
Metascore
14
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I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Aris Iliopulos
Genres
Thriller , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Cinefear
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Woke Up Early the Day I Died About?

The premise of I Woke Up Early the Day I Died without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A flamboyant fugitive with a dark fascination becomes obsessed with the grieving after attending a funeral. He begins tracking these individuals, blurring the lines between life and death in a darkly comedic thriller. As he pursues his unusual targets, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds, filled with both haunting moments and unexpected humor.

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Themes & Keywords

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  • claim in title
  • first person title
  • camera shot of eyes
  • close up of eyes
  • cross dressing
  • cross dresser
  • male to female cross dressing
  • man in drag
  • campy
  • reference to jesus christ
  • transvestite
  • psychiatric patient
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  • injection
  • escaped psychiatric patient
  • female bondage
  • bondage
  • bound hands
  • tied hands
  • tied ankles
  • bound and gagged
  • stolen clothes
  • camera shot of feet
  • hospital
  • asylum
  • nurse
  • psychiatric hospital
  • insane asylum
  • mentally ill man
  • mentally ill protagonist
  • mental illness
  • upside down camera shot
  • sanitarium
  • escape
  • climbing over a fence
  • man disguised as woman
  • disguise
  • caught stealing
  • taking off shoes
  • barefoot male
  • barefoot on street
  • mannequin
  • stolen shoes
  • man disguised as a woman
  • fetish
  • fetishism
  • fetishist
  • smelling someone's shoe
  • shoe fetishism
  • shoe fetishist
  • dark comedy
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Cast & crew

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Cast

Billy Zane stars in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died. Directed by Aris Iliopulos.

Ratings

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave I Woke Up Early the Day I Died 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic.

Plot

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Plot Summary

What happens in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As ominous chaos envelops the Casa de la Loco Sanitarium, a nefarious figure emerges, overpowering a nurse and assuming her identity. This Thief blends into the guise of a medical professional, kickstarting a crime spree that ravages all in its path. Not only does he steal a firearm and commandeer a vehicle, but he also amasses a small fortune in stolen cash while ruthlessly eliminating an unlucky loan office manager.

Full summary

The whole story of I Woke Up Early the Day I Died, scene by scene

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Quiz

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What role does The Thief impersonate in the Casa de la Loco Sanitarium?
Cars

Cars in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died

24 cars on screen, including the 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1956 Pontiac Star Chief.

All 24 cars
  • 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role
  • 1956 Pontiac Star Chief in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Important role
  • 1968 AMC Javelin in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died 1968 AMC Javelin Minor role
  • 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role

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FAQ

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of I Woke Up Early the Day I Died, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Woke Up Early the Day I Died?

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was I Woke Up Early the Day I Died released?

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died was released on September 3, 1999.

Who directed I Woke Up Early the Day I Died?

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died was directed by Aris Iliopulos.

Who is in the cast of I Woke Up Early the Day I Died?

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died stars Billy Zane.

How is I Woke Up Early the Day I Died rated?

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died has 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 14 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does I Woke Up Early the Day I Died have a post-credit scene?

No. I Woke Up Early the Day I Died has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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