The Wakeful Sleeper (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2021, The Wakeful Sleeper is a documentary film directed by Boris Van Der Avoort, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. B., a film-maker and insomniac, decides to rescue his hours of insomnia from the void by filming his quest for sleep. The insomniac asks questions about these different states of consciousness and about the difficulties humans have in synchronising their social rhythms and biological ones.
Who’s in it. The Wakeful Sleeper stars Boris Van Der Avoort as Himself + voice-over.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Wakeful Sleeper sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wakeful Sleeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wakeful Sleeper tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wakeful Sleeper (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wakeful Sleeper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wakeful Sleeper worth watching?
- The Wakeful Sleeper holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wakeful Sleeper?
- The Wakeful Sleeper stars Boris Van Der Avoort.
- When was The Wakeful Sleeper released?
- The Wakeful Sleeper was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.