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Sleeper

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1973 | 87 min | Comedy, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 9 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Creator, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, mind-bending.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Miles Monroe, a clarinet-playing health food store proprietor, is revived out of cryostasis 200 years into a future world in order to help rebels fight an oppressive government regime.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $18 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 92K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Woody Allen

  • Woody AllenMiles Monroe
  • Diane KeatonLuna Schlosser
  • John BeckErno Windt
  • Mary GregoryDr. Melik
  • Brian AveryHerald Cohen
  • Don KeeferDr. Tryon
  • Mews SmallDr. Nero
  • Peter HobbsDr. Dean
  • Spencer MilliganJeb Hrmthmg
  • John McLiamDr. Agon