Sleeper (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2005, Sleeper is a drama film directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Johannes, a new assistant at the university, is asked to provide reports on an Algerian colleague - who is suspected of being a sleeper. He refuses, but the seed of doubt has been planted. A fragile friendship which is overshadowed by professional and emotional competition eventually leads to betrayal.
Who’s in it. Sleeper stars Bastian Trost as Johannes Mehrveldt, Mehdi Nebbou as Farid Atabay, Loretta Pflaum as Beate Werner and Gundi Ellert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Sleeper has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleeper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleeper (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sleeper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sleeper worth watching?
- Sleeper holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleeper?
- Sleeper stars Bastian Trost, Mehdi Nebbou, Loretta Pflaum, Gundi Ellert and Wolfgang Pregler.
- When was Sleeper released?
- Sleeper was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.