Somnambulists (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1958, Somnambulists is an animation film directed by Mieczysław Waśkowski, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1958, graduates of the Film School in Łódź – director Mieczysław Waśkowski and camera operator Adam Nurzyński – produced in cooperation with Tadeusz Kantor the short film Somnambulists. The colourful, painting-like moving image was an attempt at transferring the informel onto film stock.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Somnambulists has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Somnambulists page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somnambulists tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somnambulists (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Somnambulists change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Somnambulists worth watching?
- Somnambulists holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Somnambulists released?
- Somnambulists was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.