Sleep Dealer
“Crossing the border just got easier. Plug into the new American dream.”
Synopsis
Set in a near-future, militarized world marked by closed borders, virtual labor and a global digital network that joins minds and experiences, three strangers risk their lives to connect with each other and break the barriers of technology.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Sleep Dealer Trailer || HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-20
Top Cast
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Leonor Varela
Luz Martínez
Jacob Vargas
Rudy Ramirez
Luis Fernando Peña
Memo Cruz
Metztli Adamina
Dolores Cruz
José Concepción Macías
Miguel Cruz
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
David Cruz
Giovanna Zacarías
Bertha
Gregg Lucas
Drones TV Host
Martín Palomares
Gus Panchano
Sean Garnhart
Rudy's Commander (Voice)
Guillermo Ríos
Rudy's Supervisor
Montserrat Revah
Luz's Computer (Voice)
Miguel Ángel Saldaña
Coyotek #1
Sergio Limon
Coyotek #2
José Luis Méndez
Coyotek #3
Carlos Valencia
Twiggy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$108K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$2.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Rivera
- Screenplay & Story
- David Riker, Alex Rivera
- Original Score
- tomandandy, Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu
- Original Title
- Sleep Dealer
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $108K
- Production Studios
- Likely Story, Starlight Film Finance, This is that
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Rivera
David Riker, Alex Rivera
tomandandy, Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu
Lisa Rinzler
Alex Rivera, Julie Carr, Madeleine Gavin
Anthony Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
David Riker
Screenplay
Alex Rivera
Screenplay
Alex Rivera
Director
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Alex Rivera
Editor
Julie Carr
Editor
Madeleine Gavin
Editor
Jeffrey M. Werner
Editor
tomandandy
Original Music Composer
Andy Milburn
Original Music Composer
Tom Hajdu
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Dealer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleep Dealer about?
Set in a near-future, militarized world marked by closed borders, virtual labor and a global digital network that joins minds and experiences, three strangers risk their lives to connect with each other and break the barriers of technology.
Who directed Sleep Dealer?
Sleep Dealer was directed by Alex Rivera.
Who stars in Sleep Dealer?
The principal cast of Sleep Dealer includes Leonor Varela, Jacob Vargas, Luis Fernando Peña, Metztli Adamina, José Concepción Macías.
When was Sleep Dealer released and how long is it?
Sleep Dealer was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sleep Dealer?
Sleep Dealer had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $108K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sleep Dealer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sleep Dealer was composed by tomandandy, Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleep Dealer?
Sleep Dealer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).