The Sleep Room (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, The Sleep Room is a drama film directed by Anne Wheeler, running about 183 minutes. “For Their Pain, For Their Lives, For Their Futures. The Truth Must Be Told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the height of the cold war, the C.I.A. secretly funded Dr. Ewen Cameron, director of the Allan Memorial Institute, and his experimental research into brainwashing techniques. Twenty-five years later, the last nine survivors of those gruesome experiments fight to expose the truth...of The Sleep Room.
Who’s in it. The Sleep Room stars Nicola Cavendish as Ruth Farmer, Eric Peterson as Sal Rothenberg, Nicholas Campbell as Lucas and Bruce Dinsmore as Dr. Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Sleep Room has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sleep Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sleep Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sleep Room (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sleep Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sleep Room worth watching?
- The Sleep Room holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sleep Room?
- The Sleep Room stars Nicola Cavendish, Eric Peterson, Nicholas Campbell, Bruce Dinsmore and Leon Pownall.
- When was The Sleep Room released?
- The Sleep Room was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.