

Light Sleeper
“He was a good man in a deadly business. She was his only way out.”
John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.
Where to watch Light Sleeper in United States
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Where is Light Sleeper streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic, CineMix+ Amazon Channel | Rakuten TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About Light Sleeper
Light Sleeper is a 1992 English-language drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader. The cast is led by Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel.
Light Sleeper was produced by Carolco Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, and Grain of Sand Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Writers
- Paul Schrader
- Release date
- August 21, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Carolco Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Grain of Sand Productions
Light Sleeper cast & crew
Light Sleeper was directed by Paul Schrader and written by Paul Schrader.
The cast features Willem Dafoe as John LeTour, Susan Sarandon as Ann, Dana Delany as Marianne Jost, David Clennon as Robert, Mary Beth Hurt as Teresa Aranow, and Victor Garber as Tis Brooke.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Been, cinematography is by Edward Lachman, and it was produced by Mario Kassar and Linda Reisman.
Is Light Sleeper worth watching?
Light Sleeper holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 214 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Light Sleeper is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Light Sleeper
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Cast of Light Sleeper

Willem Dafoe
John LeTour

Susan Sarandon
Ann

Dana Delany
Marianne Jost

David Clennon
Robert

Mary Beth Hurt
Teresa Aranow

Victor Garber
Tis Brooke

Jane Adams
Randi Jost

Sam Rockwell
Jealous

David Spade
Theological Cokehead

Paul Jabara
Eddie

Robert Cicchini
Bill Guidone

Rene Rivera
Manuel
Light Sleeper — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Light Sleeper in United States?
Light Sleeper is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is Light Sleeper on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Light Sleeper is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Light Sleeper in?
Light Sleeper is originally in English, with audio tracks including Hebrew, German, Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Light Sleeper?
Light Sleeper runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Light Sleeper rated?
Light Sleeper is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 214 ratings.











