I Can't Sleep (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, I Can't Sleep is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Claire Denis, running about 112 minutes. “Evil exists where least expected.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1980s Paris, a series of murders captures public attention. Meanwhile, the gorgeous Daiga moves from Lithuania to Paris, immigrant musician Théo struggles to raise his young son, and Théo's brother, a gay transvestite named Camille, sings and dances in a cabaret for a living. All three grapple with isolation and the problems of modern living, but one of them could be so desperately alienated that they have a hand in the serial murders.
Who’s in it. I Can't Sleep stars Yekaterina Golubeva as Daïga Bartas, Alex Descas as Théo, Béatrice Dalle as Mona and Laurent Grévill as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, I Can't Sleep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Can't Sleep page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Can't Sleep tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Can't Sleep (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Can't Sleep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Can't Sleep worth watching?
- I Can't Sleep holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Can't Sleep?
- I Can't Sleep stars Yekaterina Golubeva, Alex Descas, Béatrice Dalle, Laurent Grévill and Richard Courcet.
- When was I Can't Sleep released?
- I Can't Sleep was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.