Doctor Sleep
2002, English. Directed by Nick Willing.
The deeper the sleep. The darker the fear.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nick WillingDirector
- Goran VišnjićMichael Strother
- Paddy ConsidineElliot Spruggs
- Shirley HendersonJanet Losey
- Miranda OttoClara Strother
- Sophie StuckeyHeather
- Josh RichardsKeith
- John RoganFrancis Paladine
- Claire RushbrookGrace
- Lauren Gabrielle VolpertMartha Strother
- Sarah WoodwardPolice Inspector Hilary Ash
- Corin RedgraveChief Inspector Clements
- Fiona ShawCatherine Lebourg
Details
- Released
- 16 August 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Madison Smartt Bell, Nick Willing
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $691K
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What Doctor Sleep is based on
Doctor Sleep is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Doctor Sleep: quick answers
Is Doctor Sleep worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Doctor Sleep have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Doctor Sleep. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Doctor Sleep parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Doctor Sleep is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Sleep on?
Doctor Sleep is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Sleep?
If you liked Doctor Sleep, try The Pale Blue Eye, The Woman in Green, Don't Let Go.
Who directed Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep (2002) was directed by Nick Willing and stars Goran Višnjić, Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson.
What is Doctor Sleep based on?
Doctor Sleep is adapted from a novel.