Sleep Dealer (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Sleep Dealer is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Alex Rivera, running about 90 minutes. “Crossing the border just got easier. Plug into the new American dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a near-future, militarized world marked by closed borders, virtual labor and a global digital network that joins minds and experiences, three strangers risk their lives to connect with each other and break the barriers of technology.
Who’s in it. Sleep Dealer stars Leonor Varela as Luz Martínez, Jacob Vargas as Rudy Ramirez, Luis Fernando Peña as Memo Cruz and Metztli Adamina as Dolores Cruz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sleep Dealer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $107.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleep Dealer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleep Dealer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleep Dealer (2008)?
- In US, Sleep Dealer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sleep Dealer worth watching?
- Sleep Dealer holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleep Dealer?
- Sleep Dealer stars Leonor Varela, Jacob Vargas, Luis Fernando Peña, Metztli Adamina and José Concepción Macías.
- When was Sleep Dealer released?
- Sleep Dealer was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.