Sleepless (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1957, Sleepless is a drama and romance film directed by Salah Abu Seif, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Spoiled rich girl Nadia gets jealous after finding out her father's plan to remarry. She tries to break them apart, spreading lies about her new mother-in-law and getting involved with a man twice her age.
Who’s in it. Sleepless stars Faten Hamamah as Nadia Lutfy, Yehia Chahine as Ahmed Lutfy, Omar Sharif as Aziz and Mariam Fakhr Eddine as Safia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sleepless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleepless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepless (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sleepless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sleepless worth watching?
- Sleepless holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleepless?
- Sleepless stars Faten Hamamah, Yehia Chahine, Omar Sharif, Mariam Fakhr Eddine and Hind Rostom.
- When was Sleepless released?
- Sleepless was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.