Insomnia
Seen it?2018 | 15 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it. 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
- One for people who can't resist a good whodunit and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. The investigation drives everything, one lead at a time. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 15 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A young man, alone in his room, is visited by a mysterious voice, who forces him to reveal the murder he committed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 58%
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$114 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aurélien Jegou
- Yang Qi-Yin
- James C.H. Lo