Sleeper
“Woody Allen takes a nostalgic look at the future.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sleeper (1973) - Trailer - Woody Allen
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-19
Top Cast
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Woody Allen
Miles Monroe
Diane Keaton
Luna Schlosser
John Beck
Erno Windt
Mary Gregory
Dr. Melik
Brian Avery
Herald Cohen
Don Keefer
Dr. Tryon
Mews Small
Dr. Nero
Peter Hobbs
Dr. Dean
Spencer Milligan
Jeb Hrmthmg
John McLiam
Dr. Agon
Bartlett Robinson
Dr. Orva
Chris Forbes
Rainer Krebs
Susan Miller
Ellen Pogrebin
Lou Picetti
Master of Ceremonies
Jessica Rains
Woman in the Mirror
Stanley Ross
Sears Swiggles
Douglas Rain
Bio Central Computer 2100, Series G (voice)
John Cannon
Various Voice-Overs (voice, uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.17x
+$16.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen
- Original Score
- Woody Allen
- Original Title
- Sleeper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.3M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Woody Allen
Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen
Woody Allen
David M. Walsh
O. Nicholas Brown, Ron Kalish, Ralph Rosenblum
Jack Grossberg, Charles H. Joffe, Jack Rollins
Department Leadership Roster
Woody Allen
Director
Jack Grossberg
Producer
Woody Allen
Original Music Composer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
Ron Kalish
Editor
Ralph Rosenblum
Editor
Dale Hennesy
Production Design
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Marshall Brickman
Writer
Woody Allen
Writer
Joel Schumacher
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleeper about?
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.
Who directed Sleeper?
Sleeper was directed by Woody Allen.
Who stars in Sleeper?
The principal cast of Sleeper includes Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, John Beck, Mary Gregory, Brian Avery.
When was Sleeper released and how long is it?
Sleeper was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sleeper?
Sleeper had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $18.3M at the worldwide box office (9.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sleeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sleeper was composed by Woody Allen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleeper?
Sleeper holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).