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Insomnia

2002·Movie
1h 58min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic787.6Rotten Tomatoes92%77%

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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About

A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.

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.
Psychological ThrillerCrime InvestigationMoral DilemmaAtmospheric TensionDetective NoirSleep Deprivation ThemeCharacter StudyBleak & SuspensefulHaunting Score

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Nolan, Vincent Lascoumes, Fiona Winning
Written by:
Erik Skjoldbjærg, Hillary Seitz, Nikolaj Frobenius
Produced by:
George Clooney, Steven Soderbergh, Emma Thomas
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Aaron Glascock, Michael Minkler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Insomnia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Insomnia legally?

Apple TV

Insomnia is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Insomnia worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Insomnia rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Insomnia?

1 h 58 min

Insomnia runs 1 h 58 min.

Will Insomnia make me laugh?

Serious

No. It plays it straight.

Is Insomnia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Insomnia?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Insomnia good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will Insomnia scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching Insomnia?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Do critics and audiences agree on Insomnia?

Critics85
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Insomnia higher (85) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Insomnia a box office hit?

Budget$46 million
Box office$114 million

Yes. It cost about $46 million to make and earned $114 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Insomnia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Insomnia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Insomnia in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Insomnia use?

Cultural TranslationAge LiftDelinquents"Not So Different" RemarkBraids, Beads and BuckskinsBlack-and-Grey MoralityExact WordsFaux Affably EvilLet Me at Him!Framing the Guilty PartyDeath by AdaptationWell-Intentioned Extremistand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for Insomnia, including Cultural Translation, Age Lift, Delinquents.