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Sleep Dealer

Seen it?

2008 | 89 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Interstellar or A.I. Artificial Intelligence, start here.
The mood
Tense, mind-bending.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Set in a near-future, militarized world marked by closed borders, virtual labor and a global digital network that joins minds and experiences, three strangers risk their lives to connect with each other and break the barriers of technology.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $108K worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alex Rivera

  • Leonor VarelaLuz Martínez
  • Jacob VargasRudy Ramirez
  • Luis Fernando PeñaMemo Cruz
  • Metztli AdaminaDolores Cruz
  • José Concepción MacíasMiguel Cruz
  • Tenoch Huerta MejíaDavid Cruz
  • Giovanna ZacaríasBertha
  • Gregg LucasDrones TV Host
  • Martín PalomaresGus Panchano
  • Sean GarnhartRudy's Commander (Voice)