Sleepers (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1996, Sleepers is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 147 minutes. “Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
Who’s in it. Sleepers stars Brad Pitt as Michael Sullivan, Robert De Niro as Father Bobby, Kevin Bacon as Sean Nokes and Jason Patric as Lorenzo 'Shakes' Carcaterra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Sleepers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $165.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sleepers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepers (1996)?
- In US, Sleepers is available to 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 Sleepers worth watching?
- Sleepers holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sleepers?
- Sleepers stars Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Jason Patric and Ron Eldard.
- When was Sleepers released?
- Sleepers was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.