

The Sleeper
2000, English. Directed by Stuart Orme.
Violet Moon wants to be in control of the circumstances and people in her life. Particularly her son and daughter-in-law who she discovers are considering selling the farm where she has known some of the happiest times of her life. Violet's control is not only threatened by their decision, but also by the sudden reappearance of someone from her past whom she meets at a local spiritualists club. Someone who has the potential to resurrect a long buried secret as well expose her current plot to put a stop to the sale of the farm. When Violet takes the opportunity to silence this person, she doesn't consider that enemies have friends...
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Sleeper is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 26 December 2000
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Gwyneth Hughes
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The Sleeper runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is The Sleeper on?
The Sleeper is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sleeper?
If you liked The Sleeper, try Siberian Education, The Parts You Lose, Empire.
Who directed The Sleeper?
The Sleeper (2000) was directed by Stuart Orme and stars Eileen Atkins, Anna Massey, Elizabeth Spriggs.