Doctor Sleep
“The deeper the sleep. The darker the fear.”
Synopsis
While treating a policewoman for smoking, hypnotherapist Michael Strother has a telepathic vision of a young girl floating beneath the surface of a stream. The escaped victim of a ritualistic serial killer, the girl has become mute, and Michael is called upon by Scotland Yard to unlock the secrets she holds in order to catch a man who believes he has discovered the key to immortality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dr. Sleep/Close Your Eyes - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-21
Top Cast
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Goran Višnjić
Michael Strother
Paddy Considine
Elliot Spruggs
Shirley Henderson
Janet Losey
Miranda Otto
Clara Strother
Sophie Stuckey
Heather
Josh Richards
Keith
John Rogan
Francis Paladine
Claire Rushbrook
Grace
Lauren Gabrielle Volpert
Martha Strother
Sarah Woodward
Police Inspector Hilary Ash
Corin Redgrave
Chief Inspector Clements
Fiona Shaw
Catherine Lebourg
Andrew Woodall
Lebourg's Son
Andrew French
Police Detective
Angus Wright
Bicycle Man
Colin Farrell
Theatre Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$691K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.07x
-$9.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Willing
- Screenplay & Story
- Madison Smartt Bell, Nick Willing
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- Doctor Sleep
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $691K
- Production Studios
- British Screen, Kismet Film Company, BBC Film, The Film Consortium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Willing
Madison Smartt Bell, Nick Willing
Simon Boswell
Peter Sova
Niven Howie
Michele Camarda, Mike Phillips, David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Willing
Director
Madison Smartt Bell
Writer
Nick Willing
Writer
Michele Camarda
Producer
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Niven Howie
Editor
Don Taylor
Production Design
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Tom Wood
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Sleep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Sleep about?
While treating a policewoman for smoking, hypnotherapist Michael Strother has a telepathic vision of a young girl floating beneath the surface of a stream. The escaped victim of a ritualistic serial killer, the girl has become mute, and Michael is called upon by Scotland Yard to unlock the secrets she holds in order to catch a man who believes he has discovered the key to immortality.
Who directed Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep was directed by Nick Willing.
Who stars in Doctor Sleep?
The principal cast of Doctor Sleep includes Goran Višnjić, Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson, Miranda Otto, Sophie Stuckey.
When was Doctor Sleep released and how long is it?
Doctor Sleep was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $691K at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Sleep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Sleep was composed by Simon Boswell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).