Doctor Sleep (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, Doctor Sleep is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, running about 152 minutes. “Dare to go back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace. But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the 'shine'. Instinctively recognising that Dan shares her power, Abra has sought him out, desperate for his help against the merciless Rose the Hat and her followers.
Who’s in it. Doctor Sleep stars Ewan McGregor as Danny Torrance, Kyliegh Curran as Abra Stone, Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat and Zahn McClarnon as Crow Daddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Doctor Sleep has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $72.4M at the box office.
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 Doctor Sleep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Sleep tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Sleep (2019)?
- In US, Doctor Sleep 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 Doctor Sleep worth watching?
- Doctor Sleep holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Sleep?
- Doctor Sleep stars Ewan McGregor, Kyliegh Curran, Rebecca Ferguson, Zahn McClarnon and Katie Parker.
- When was Doctor Sleep released?
- Doctor Sleep was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.