I fell asleep in the cinema

[RachelTopliss]

I went to see the Downton Abbey film and fell asleep. I felt like a fool. I bought another ticket and stayed awake this time. Has anyone else done that?

It's not a reflection on the film, it was excellent, just me feeling knackered.

I’ve done it - one of life’s little joys

When I was pregnant went to see a play.
The comfy seat and low lighting sent me off to sleep in minutes.

Yep. I fell asleep in Dune. The sequel, whatever it was called. It’s very long, and it was warm in there.

I only go to films showing before 6pm because I regularly fall asleep in cinemas. Drives DH mad who can stay awake for days.

I quite enjoy a nap at the cinema. I always take a scarf with me to lay across me 😅. The Vue VIP seats are fab for napping.

Definitely nodded off for bits of many films, not a whole film. Usually ones I've been dragged to see that I'd no particular interest in.

So many times it’s not even on my radar anymore! 🤣

Oh gosh yes. Three films and a comedy show (sorry, Dara O’Briain) before I finally admitted defeat and stopped buying tickets for anything on a Friday night. After a long week at work, nothing is compelling enough for me to stay awake through.

I fell asleep through part of the Stranger Things play, I was gutted as I’d been really looking forward to it! I woke up very confused and still don’t really understand what actually happened at the end

In my defence, I was about 5 months pregnant and exhausted!

Regularly back in the late 80s when I was a tired student.

I've done that more times than I can count! I wake up about two thirds of the way through and creep out and crawl home. The reason I always sit on the front row 😆

I fell asleep during The Favourite. I had been up since 5am and flown to visit my friend so I think it was the combination of knackered, comfy chair, dark. I really liked the film!

I fell asleep right at the start of the Usual Suspects and woke up right at the big reveal. Gutted!

When I lived in South Korea I’d purposely go to the cinema to fall asleep. Earplugs in, huge comfy sofa seat, blanket on and the air con whacked up. My apartment was so hot and noisy during the day and the nights out took their toll! Don’t think I could do it now but I loved my cinema sleeps then 🤣

Fantastic beasts, second film, big fight scene, lots flashes and bangs.
Sound asleep. It's a skill.

Napping at the cinema is one of my great pleasures. Usually when I take the kids to see stuff I don’t care about though.

However, my ex moaned that I slept through Gladiator, which was the final straw!

Nope! Never fallen asleep anywhere that wasn't my bed (or maybe once or twice on the sofa)... Jealous of those who can sleep anywhere!

I very rarely don’t fall asleep in the cinema. Mmmm, nice relaxing cinema naps. I then check the synopsis on IMDB to work out what I missed.

Many years ago I managed to sleep through Close Encounters of the Third Kind in a cinema in Leicester Square. Have also slept through quieter films in less prestigious venues since.

went to see Matilda the musical when DC2 was about 3 months old. It was warm in the stalls and I was knackered. I’ve still not seen the second half

I fell asleep watching Oppenheimer! I have no idea how as that film was so loud!
My husband had to prod me awake because I started snoring 🙈 Still haven’t seen the last hour..

I fell asleep in the theatre in New York (jet lag and a busy work schedule). When I went to sleep a rather dull town meeting was happening, when I woke up lots of people were covered in blood. I never really figured out that play.

How are you all managing to fall asleep with all that noise?!!!

It’s a surprise when I don’t fall asleep.

Love a cinema nap. I don’t understand why you’re even thinking twice about it