Sleeping Dogs (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, Sleeping Dogs is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 107 minutes. “What happens when you're hunted...and there's no place to run!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zealand. Implicated in a murder and framed as a revolutionary conspirator, Smith tries to maintain an attitude of non-violence while caught between warring factions.
Who’s in it. Sleeping Dogs stars Sam Neill as Smith, Warren Oates as Col. Willoughby, Ian Mune as Bullen and Ian Watkin as Dudley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Sleeping Dogs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleeping Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleeping Dogs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleeping Dogs (1977)?
- In US, Sleeping Dogs is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sleeping Dogs worth watching?
- Sleeping Dogs holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleeping Dogs?
- Sleeping Dogs stars Sam Neill, Warren Oates, Ian Mune, Ian Watkin and William Johnson.
- When was Sleeping Dogs released?
- Sleeping Dogs was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.