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Insomnia

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

7.0(5,590)20021h 58m11

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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Status
Released
Budget
$46M
Box office
$113.7M
Language
English
  • hotel
  • small town
  • homicide
  • confession
  • blackmail
  • detective
  • fbi
  • investigation
  • hallucination
  • insomnia
  • flashback
  • love

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Behind the camera

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • TheatricalUA15 Nov 2002
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTribeca Film Festival3 May 2002
    • TheatricalR24 May 2002
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1530 Aug 2002
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • TV15 Nov 2008
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM5 Sept 2002
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical14A24 May 2002
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical135 Sept 2002
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical11 Oct 2002
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical6 Nov 2002
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1216 Aug 2002
  • BulgariaBG

    • Theatrical20 Aug 2004
  • ColombiaCO

    • Theatrical9 Aug 2002

Frequently asked questions

Insomnia was released on 24 May 2002.

Audience reviews

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    talisencrw

    5/16/2016

    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 displayed in 'The Black…

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    Gimly

    6/2/2017

    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 actually seen it as a kid…

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    John Chard

    5/21/2019

    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 Wally Pfister. It's a …

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    r96sk

    5/16/2024

    8/10

    A relatively normal Christopher Nolan movie? Well I never! <em>'Insomnia'</em> might not be as deeply entwined as what the director usually produces, yet in entertainment terms it is still right up there. I really enjoyed this one, thanks in large part to the performances of Al Pacino and Robin Williams - great to see those two icons onscreen together! You also have some nice visuals, Alaska looks real neat!

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    JPV852

    8/16/2024

    8/10

    Haven't watched this one in a while but been on an Al Pacino kick lately. Still holds up and features some great performances from Pacino and Williams. I would've loved to have been a fly on the wall behind the scenes with those two along with Christopher Nolan in his first bigger budget feature ($46 million). Not one of the best crime-thrillers but still well worth a watch. **4.0/5**

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