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Insomnia

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1997 | 96 min | Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Shadow of a Doubt, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $228K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 96K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg

  • Stellan SkarsgårdJonas Engström
  • Sverre Anker OusdalErik Vik
  • Bjørn FlobergJon Holt
  • Maria MathiesenTanja Lorentzen
  • Gisken ArmandHilde Hagen
  • Kristian FigenschowArne Zakariassen
  • Thor Michael AamodtTom Engen
  • Frode RasmussenChief of Police
  • Bjørn MoanEilert
  • Maria BonnevieAne