The Sleepover

• Family
• Action

A surprisingly energetic family action comedy, *The Sleepover* subverts expectations by placing a mother’s secret past as a high-stakes thief directly into the heart of her children’s ordinary suburban lives. When two siblings unexpectedly uncover their mom's former life in witness protection, a seemingly routine sleepover transforms into a chaotic, exhilarating rescue mission across town. The film doesn't rely on gritty realism, but rather leans into a playfully heightened reality fueled by inventive set pieces and a genuine sibling dynamic as the children actively participate in, and ultimately drive, their mother’s return to a world she thought she’d left behind. It’s a celebration of resourceful kids and a mother willing to do anything for her family, crafting a genuinely feel-good adventure where parental coolness is taken to a delightfully absurd extreme.