Doctor Sleep (2019)
A man scarred by childhood trauma protects a gifted teen from dark forces, confronting his past in a tense, atmospheric battle.
Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".
How intense is Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Doctor Sleep feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulmelancholyatmospherictensedarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Doctor Sleep
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Doctor Sleep for you?
Is Doctor Sleep scary?
Yes, properly. Doctor Sleep is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Doctor Sleep gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Doctor Sleep sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Doctor Sleep OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep runs 2h 32m.
Where can I stream Doctor Sleep?
Doctor Sleep is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Doctor Sleep have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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