Insomnia (2002)
Detectives pursue a methodical killer under the oppressive, unending daylight of an Alaskan summer.
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 intense is Insomnia?
Insomnia is mildly 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 Insomnia feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyatmosphericcerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Insomnia
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Insomnia for you?
Is Insomnia scary?
Only a little. Insomnia has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Insomnia gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Insomnia sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Insomnia OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Insomnia?
Insomnia runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Insomnia?
Insomnia is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Insomnia have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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