Insomnia
Seen it?2002 | 118 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$114 million worldwide on a $46 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Nolan
- Al PacinoWill Dormer
- Robin WilliamsWalter Finch
- Hilary SwankEllie Burr
- Maura TierneyRachel Clement
- Martin DonovanHap Eckhart
- Nicky KattFred Duggar
- Paul DooleyChief Nyback
- Jonathan JacksonRandy Stetz
- Larry HoldenFarrell
- Katharine IsabelleTanya Francke