Sleepers
1996 | 147 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.6/10). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.6/10 from 4K viewers
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins, 1 other nomination — nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$166 million worldwide on a $44 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
783K Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Levinson
- Kevin BaconNokes
- Robert De NiroFather Bobby
- Dustin HoffmanDanny Snyder
- Bruno KirbyShakes' Father
- Jason PatricShakes
- Brad PittMichael
- Minnie DriverCarol
- Brad RenfroYoung Michael
- Ron EldardJohn
- Billy CrudupTommy