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Sleepers

Fri, Oct 18, 1996
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 18, 1996
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Jan 3, 1997
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 18, 1996
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Jan 3, 1997
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 30, 1996
  • Streaming / DigitalTue, Oct 30, 2018
  • PhysicalTue, Oct 20, 1998DVD
  • TVSun, Apr 12, 2026RTL9
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Jan 30, 1997
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    as Nokes
  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    as Father Bobby
  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    as Danny Snyder
  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby
    as Shakes' Father
  • Jason Patric
    Jason Patric
    as Shakes
  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    as Michael
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