The Sleepwalker Killing (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1997, The Sleepwalker Killing is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by John Cosgrove, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Mark Schall kills his mother-in-law and wounds his father-in-law in the middle of the night, then turns himself in. He claims, however, that he cannot remember the crime itself. His defense team finds evidence that suggests the crimes were committed while Mark was sleep walking. They build their defense around this theory.

Who’s in it. The Sleepwalker Killing stars Hilary Swank as Lauren Schall, Jeffrey Nordling as Det. Lloyd Boyko, Charles Esten as Mark Schall and Sean Murray as Christopher Lane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sleepwalker Killing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sleepwalker Killing page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Sleepwalker Killing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Sleepwalker Killing (1997)?
In US, The Sleepwalker Killing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Sleepwalker Killing worth watching?
The Sleepwalker Killing holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Sleepwalker Killing?
The Sleepwalker Killing stars Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Nordling, Charles Esten, Sean Murray and Marisa Coughlan.
When was The Sleepwalker Killing released?
The Sleepwalker Killing was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.