Insomnia (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Insomnia is a comedy and horror film directed by Pierre Étaix, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. French pantomimist Pierre Étaix plays an insomniac who makes the mistake of trying to read himself to sleep with a book about vampires.
Who’s in it. Insomnia stars Pierre Étaix, Lidia Binaghi, Gabriel Blondet and Laurence Gallimard.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Insomnia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Insomnia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Insomnia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Insomnia (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Insomnia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Insomnia worth watching?
- Insomnia holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Insomnia?
- Insomnia stars Pierre Étaix, Lidia Binaghi, Gabriel Blondet and Laurence Gallimard.
- When was Insomnia released?
- Insomnia was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.