Insomnia (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2002, Insomnia is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 118 minutes. “A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.
Who’s in it. Insomnia stars Al Pacino as Will Dormer, Robin Williams as Walter Finch, Hilary Swank as Ellie Burr and Maura Tierney as Rachel Clement, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Insomnia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $113.7M 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 Insomnia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Insomnia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Insomnia (2002)?
- In US, Insomnia 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 Insomnia worth watching?
- Insomnia holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Insomnia?
- Insomnia stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney and Martin Donovan.
- When was Insomnia released?
- Insomnia was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.