Light Sleeper (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1992, Light Sleeper is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 103 minutes. “He was a good man in a deadly business. She was his only way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drug dealer with upscale clientele is having moral problems going about his daily deliveries. A reformed addict, he has never gotten over the wife that left him, and the couple that use him for deliveries worry about his mental well-being and his effectiveness at his job. Meanwhile someone is killing women in apparently drug-related incidents.
Who’s in it. Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe as John LeTour, Susan Sarandon as Ann, Dana Delany as Marianne Jost and David Clennon as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Light Sleeper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player 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 Light Sleeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Light Sleeper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Light Sleeper (1992)?
- In US, Light Sleeper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player 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 Light Sleeper worth watching?
- Light Sleeper holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Light Sleeper?
- Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany, David Clennon and Mary Beth Hurt.
- When was Light Sleeper released?
- Light Sleeper was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.