Sleepers
"Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever."
Originally released in 1996. Sleepers is a crime/drama film. directed by Barry Levinson. With a runtime of 2h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, and Dustin Hoffman
Synopsis
Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 27m
147 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (3,750 votes)
Budget
$44M
Production budget
Box Office
$165.6M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Bacon
as Sean Nokes
Robert De Niro
as Father Bobby
Dustin Hoffman
as Danny Snyder
Jason Patric
as Lorenzo 'Shakes' Carcaterra
Brad Pitt
as Michael Sullivan
Brad Renfro
as Young Michael Sullivan
Minnie Driver
as Carol Martinez
Billy Crudup
as Tommy Marcano
Ron Eldard
as John Reilly
Vittorio Gassman
as King Benny
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $44,000,000
- Revenue
- $165,600,000
Production Companies
- Propaganda Films
- Baltimore Pictures
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleepers about?
Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
Who directed Sleepers?
Sleepers was directed by Barry Levinson.
How long is Sleepers?
Sleepers has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
When was Sleepers released?
Sleepers was released on October 18, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sleepers?
The main cast of Sleepers includes Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt.
Is Sleepers worth watching?
Sleepers has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 3,750 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.