Thorne: Sleepyhead (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2010, Thorne: Sleepyhead is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Stephen Hopkins, running about 126 minutes. “Meet D.I. Tom Thorne. A man as complex as his cases.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thorne: Sleepyhead follows DI Tom Thorne's investigation into a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate. Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel, she is aware of everything going on around her, but she is unable to move or communicate. In leaving Alison alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake.
Who’s in it. Thorne: Sleepyhead stars David Morrissey as Tom Thorne, Natascha McElhone as Anne Coburn, Aidan Gillen as Phil Hendricks and Eddie Marsan as Tughan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Thorne: Sleepyhead 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 Thorne: Sleepyhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thorne: Sleepyhead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thorne: Sleepyhead (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thorne: Sleepyhead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thorne: Sleepyhead worth watching?
- Thorne: Sleepyhead holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thorne: Sleepyhead?
- Thorne: Sleepyhead stars David Morrissey, Natascha McElhone, Aidan Gillen, Eddie Marsan and Joshua Close.
- When was Thorne: Sleepyhead released?
- Thorne: Sleepyhead was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.