The Man Who Sleeps
1974, French. Directed by Bernard Queysanne.
Just to wait until there is nothing left to wait for.
A young student decides to have no more interaction with the world than is needed to minimally sustain life. His increasingly automaton-like behavior is coupled with a strange clarity of insight about the world around him.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 24 April 1974
- Original title
- Un homme qui dort
- Country
- France, Tunisia
- Written by
- Georges Perec
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What The Man Who Sleeps is based on
The Man Who Sleeps is based on A Man Asleep (1967) by Georges Perec, published by Michel Lévy Frères.
1967
A Man Asleep
By Georges Perec
Published by Michel Lévy Frères
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The Man Who Sleeps: quick answers
Is The Man Who Sleeps worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Sleeps?
The Man Who Sleeps runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does The Man Who Sleeps have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Sleeps. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Sleeps parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man Who Sleeps yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Sleeps on?
The Man Who Sleeps isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 April 1974. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Sleeps?
If you liked The Man Who Sleeps, try Synecdoche, New York, The Sunset Limited, Eden and After.
Who directed The Man Who Sleeps?
The Man Who Sleeps (1974) was directed by Bernard Queysanne and stars Jacques Spiesser, Ludmila Mikaël.
What is The Man Who Sleeps based on?
The Man Who Sleeps is based on A Man Asleep (1967) by Georges Perec, published by Michel Lévy Frères.