Sleepy Hollow (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1999, Sleepy Hollow is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Tim Burton, running about 105 minutes. “Heads Will Roll” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York detective Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in which the victims are found beheaded. Locals believe the culprit to be none other than the legendary Headless Horseman.
Who’s in it. Sleepy Hollow stars Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel, Miranda Richardson as Lady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch and Michael Gambon as Baltus Van Tassel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sleepy Hollow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $206.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleepy Hollow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepy Hollow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepy Hollow (1999)?
- In US, Sleepy Hollow is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sleepy Hollow worth watching?
- Sleepy Hollow holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sleepy Hollow?
- Sleepy Hollow stars Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon and Casper Van Dien.
- When was Sleepy Hollow released?
- Sleepy Hollow was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.