Sleeper (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2012, Sleeper is an action and horror film directed by Dru Brown, running about 87 minutes. “Love is a dangerous thing...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Enigmatically silent, and driven by love, the man known as Resnik was imprisoned for butchering another man and kidnapping the young girl at the heart of his obsession, Kelly. For the safety of his fellow inmates, Resnik was only ever allowed to wake, eat and exercise alone, after dark, he learned to like it. Now having escaped during a midnight transfer, Resnik is headed back to Moonlight Bay, and Detectives Raynor and Molloy have only 12 hours to stop him before the sun goes down, and the carnage begins, again. Written by Anonymous (IMDb.com).

Who’s in it. Sleeper stars Ty Hungerford as Molloy, Bruce Hopkins as Raynor, Kym Jackson as Kelly and Scott Levy as Resnik.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sleeper has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleeper page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sleeper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sleeper (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sleeper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sleeper worth watching?
Sleeper holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sleeper?
Sleeper stars Ty Hungerford, Bruce Hopkins, Kym Jackson and Scott Levy.
When was Sleeper released?
Sleeper was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.