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Insomnia

1997·Movie
1h 36min·NR
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes95%77%
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes95%77%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension10
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, crime, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

No peace for the wicked

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.
Psychological ThrillerCrime NoirMoral DecayGuilt-Ridden ProtagonistAtmospheric & TenseSanity on the BrinkBleak & IntenseCharacter StudySlow Burn Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Erik Skjoldbjærg, Aslaug Konradsdottir, Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Written by:
Erik Skjoldbjærg, Nikolaj Frobenius
Produced by:
Petter J. Borgli, Marianne Sand, Tom Remlov
Composed by:
Erik S. Watland, Erik S. Watland, Hugo Ekornes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Insomnia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Insomnia legally?

PrimeCriterionShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Insomnia is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Insomnia worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Insomnia rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Insomnia?

1 h 36 min

Insomnia runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Insomnia?

Critics95
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Insomnia higher (95) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Insomnia in?

NorwegianSwedish

It was made in Norwegian, with some Swedish. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch Insomnia?

11ATCACHDEGBGGIENOPLSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Insomnia in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Insomnia use?

Returning to the SceneLet Me at Him!Shoot the DogFaux Affably EvilAnti-HeroDamsel in DistressThere Are Two Kinds of People in the WorldKarma HoudiniGrey-and-Gray MoralityLight Is Not GoodThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!What the Hell, Hero?and 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for Insomnia, including Returning to the Scene, Let Me at Him!, Shoot the Dog.