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Sleepers

R2h 27m1996Barry Levinson
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 49
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"Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever."

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.

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Child AbuseSexual AbuseBased On Novel Or BookCourt CaseCourtGangsterRepaymentSadisticNarrationPastor

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sleepers (1996) 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 stars in Sleepers?

Sleepers stars Kevin Bacon (Nokes), Robert De Niro (Father Bobby), Dustin Hoffman (Danny Snyder), Bruno Kirby (Shakes' Father), Jason Patric (Shakes). The film was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is Sleepers?

Sleepers has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Sleepers worth watching?

Sleepers holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Sleepers?

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