Insomnia (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, Insomnia is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, running about 96 minutes. “No peace for the wicked” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
Who’s in it. Insomnia stars Francis L. Sullivan, Stellan Skarsgård as Jonas Engström, Maria Mathiesen as Tanja and Sverre Anker Ousdal as Vik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Insomnia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $227.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Insomnia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Insomnia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Insomnia (1997)?
- In US, Insomnia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Insomnia worth watching?
- Insomnia holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Insomnia?
- Insomnia stars Francis L. Sullivan, Stellan Skarsgård, Maria Mathiesen, Sverre Anker Ousdal and Gisken Armand.
- When was Insomnia released?
- Insomnia was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.