Chasing Sleep (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2001, Chasing Sleep is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Michael Walker, running about 104 minutes. “The nightmare begins when you open your eyes...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.
Who’s in it. Chasing Sleep stars Jeff Daniels as Ed Saxon, Molly Price as Susie, Gil Bellows as Detective Derm and Emily Bergl as Sadie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chasing Sleep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing Sleep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Sleep tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chasing Sleep (2001)?
- In US, Chasing Sleep is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chasing Sleep worth watching?
- Chasing Sleep holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chasing Sleep?
- Chasing Sleep stars Jeff Daniels, Molly Price, Gil Bellows, Emily Bergl and Ben Shenkman.
- When was Chasing Sleep released?
- Chasing Sleep was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.
