The Sleeping Voice (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.7

The Sleeping Voice poster

Released in 2011, The Sleeping Voice is a drama and history film directed by Benito Zambrano, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Finished the Spanish Civil War in April 1939, in November 1940, while Spain is being crushed by the ruthless boot of dictator Franco, Pepita travels from rural Huelva to Madrid to be near her sister Hortensia, who is seven months pregnant and imprisoned, haunted by the shadow of a death sentence.

Who’s in it. The Sleeping Voice stars Inma Cuesta as Hortensia, María León as Pepita, Marc Clotet as Paulino and Daniel Holguín as Felipe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Sleeping Voice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 The Sleeping Voice page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Sleeping Voice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Sleeping Voice (2011)?
In US, The Sleeping Voice 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 The Sleeping Voice worth watching?
The Sleeping Voice holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Sleeping Voice?
The Sleeping Voice stars Inma Cuesta, María León, Marc Clotet, Daniel Holguín and Ana Wagener.
When was The Sleeping Voice released?
The Sleeping Voice was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.