

Sleepers
“Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever.”
Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
Where to watch Sleepers in United States
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Where is Sleepers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Sleepers
Sleepers is a 1996 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Barry Levinson. The cast is led by Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman. It has a runtime of 2h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 3900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sleepers was produced by Propaganda Films and Baltimore Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 18, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $44 million, it went on to gross $166 million worldwide.
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Writers
- Barry Levinson
- Release date
- October 18, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $44 million
- Box office
- $166 million
- Production
- Propaganda Films, Baltimore Pictures
Sleepers cast & crew
Sleepers was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Barry Levinson.
The cast features Kevin Bacon as Nokes, Robert De Niro as Father Bobby, Dustin Hoffman as Danny Snyder, Bruno Kirby as Shakes' Father, Jason Patric as Shakes, and Brad Pitt as Michael.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by Steve Golin and Peter Giuliano.
Is Sleepers worth watching?
Sleepers holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 3,903 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 27m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Sleepers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sleepers
Sleepers isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Sleepers

Kevin Bacon
Nokes

Robert De Niro
Father Bobby

Dustin Hoffman
Danny Snyder

Bruno Kirby
Shakes' Father

Jason Patric
Shakes

Brad Pitt
Michael

Minnie Driver
Carol

Brad Renfro
Young Michael

Ron Eldard
John

Billy Crudup
Tommy

Vittorio Gassman
King Benny

Terry Kinney
Ralph
Sleepers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sleepers in United States?
Sleepers is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sleepers in?
Sleepers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sleepers?
Sleepers runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
▸What is Sleepers rated?
Sleepers is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 3,903 ratings.











