Doctor Sleep
2019, English. Directed by Mike Flanagan.
Return to the Overlook.
Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mike FlanaganDirector
- Ewan McGregorDanny Torrance
- Rebecca FergusonRose the Hat
- Kyliegh CurranAbra Stone
- Cliff CurtisBilly Freeman
- Zahn McClarnonCrow Daddy
- Emily Alyn LindSnakebite Andi
- Selena AnduzeApron Annie
- Robert LongstreetBarry the Chunk
- Carel StruyckenGrampa Flick
- Katie ParkerSilent Sarey
- Jamie FlanaganDiesel Doug
- Met ClarkShort Eddie
Details
- Released
- 8 November 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mike Flanagan
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $72M
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What Doctor Sleep is based on
Doctor Sleep is based on Doctor Sleep, a 2013 novel by Stephen King, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Novel · 2013
Doctor Sleep
By Stephen King
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
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Doctor Sleep: quick answers
What should I watch before Doctor Sleep?
Watch The Shining (1980) first.
Is Doctor Sleep worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 5,139 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep runs 152 minutes (2h 32m).
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 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doctor Sleep?
If you liked Doctor Sleep, try Dark Harvest, Witch Hunt, Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
Who directed Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep (2019) was directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran.
What is Doctor Sleep based on?
Doctor Sleep is based on Doctor Sleep, a 2013 novel by Stephen King, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.