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Insomnia (2002)

A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.

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Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Release Date
May 24, 2002
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
7.0/10 (5267 votes)

Director: Christopher Nolan

Cast: Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Martin Donovan, Nicky Katt, Maura Tierney, Paul Dooley, Jonathan Jackson

Production: Alcon Entertainment, Witt/Thomas Productions, Section Eight
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Budget
$46M
Revenue
$114M
Full Cast (25 people)

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talisencrw - 9/10

Definitely not Nolan's best but probably my favourite (at least tied with 'Batman Begins') because I love the Norwegian original so much AND the subtle changes Nolan made with it, as well as what the three stars (Al Pacino, Robin Williams--in his first villainous role, I believe, and Hilary Swank--in probably my favourite performance of hers, next to the downright decadence and naughtiness she dis...

May 16, 2016

Gimly - 6/10

Captures some human sentiment incredibly well, coupled with the unique setting and great acting, this makes Insomnia a good watch, worth every minute of its two hour runtime. That said, I was not as enamoured by it as others might be. Perhaps if was unaware of what Nolan, Pacino or Williams are capable of at their highest levels, or if I didn't realise five minutes before the end that I'd actua...

June 2, 2017

John Chard - 9/10

A good cop can't sleep because he's missing a piece of the puzzle. And a bad cop cant sleep because his conscience wont let him. Insomnia is directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Erik Skjoldbjærg and Nikolaj Frobenius (1997 screenplay). It stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan and Nicky Katt. Music is scored by David Julyan and cinematography by Wa...

May 21, 2019

Insomnia

Insomnia

A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.

A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.

7.0
118 min

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/24/2002
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Cast

Al Pacino

as Will Dormer

Robin Williams

as Walter Finch

Hilary Swank

as Ellie Burr

Martin Donovan

as Hap Eckhart

Nicky Katt

as Fred Duggar

Maura Tierney

as Rachel Clement

Paul Dooley

as Chief Nyback

Jonathan Jackson

as Randy Stetz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Insomnia about?

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

How long is Insomnia?

1h 58m

When was Insomnia released?

May 24, 2002

Who directed Insomnia?

Christopher Nolan

Who stars in Insomnia?

Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank

What genre is Insomnia?

Thriller, Crime, Drama