The Sleeping Dictionary (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2003, The Sleeping Dictionary is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Jenkin, running about 109 minutes. “Learn to speak her language.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.
Who’s in it. The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba as Selima, Hugh Dancy as John Truscott, Brenda Blethyn as Aggie and Christopher Ling Lee Ian as Jasmine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Sleeping Dictionary 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 Dictionary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sleeping Dictionary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)?
- In US, The Sleeping Dictionary 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 Dictionary worth watching?
- The Sleeping Dictionary holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Hugh Dancy, Brenda Blethyn, Christopher Ling Lee Ian and Emily Mortimer.
- When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
- The Sleeping Dictionary was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.