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Sleeper

1973Movie1 h 27 minPG

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic777.0Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

A fast-paced, layered comedy movie about the future and politics.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for romance, scares or tears.

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Story

Woody Allen takes a nostalgic look at the future.

Miles Monroe, a clarinet-playing health food store proprietor, is revived out of cryostasis 200 years into a future world in order to help rebels fight an oppressive government regime.

Feels like

  • Satirical Sci-Fi Comedy
  • Dystopian Future
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Political Commentary
  • Physical Comedy
  • Quirky Characters
  • Fast-Paced
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Social Satire

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Woody Allen
Written by
Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman
Produced by
Jack Grossberg
Music by
Woody Allen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 17, 1973 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
December 17, 1973
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$18 million

Tropes

Squashed Flat, Afraid of Needles, Improvised Weapon +9

  • Squashed Flat
  • Afraid of Needles
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Bronson Canyon and Caves
  • Fish out of Temporal Water
  • Healthy Eating Fanatic
  • Funny Background Event
  • Glorious Leader
  • Plunger Detonator
  • Naked Apron
  • Ragnarök-Proofing
  • Affectionate Parody

12 of 84 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Sleeper worth watching?"

Questions about Sleeper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sleeper worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Sleeper okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Sleeper make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Was Sleeper a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$18 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 9.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Sleeper use?

Squashed FlatAfraid of NeedlesImprovised WeaponBronson Canyon and CavesFish out of Temporal WaterHealthy Eating FanaticFunny Background EventGlorious LeaderPlunger DetonatorNaked ApronRagnarök-ProofingAffectionate Parodyand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Squashed Flat, Afraid of Needles, and Improvised Weapon.