Chasing Sleep

R

2000

1 hr. 44 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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50%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

49%

500+ Ratings

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When an insomniac college professor (Jeff Daniels) discovers his wife is missing, strange occurrences and mounting evidence haunt his already-fragile state.

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Awesome flick. It's a shame it never got much publicity. A great psychological thriller. It had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I would highly recommend. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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This is a very good movie that really makes you think. I have a feeling that the people who give this movie a bad review either don't put in the effort to understand the movie or are unable to understand the movie. It is not a movie for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Worth watching. Slow but with some incredible moments.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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2016-07-15 weird, no answers in the end about what did or didn't happen

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Intriguing, but ultimately the director tries to be too clever and esoteric and the movie founders in its own self-indulgence. Had potential, but from the beginning there's too much mystery-for-the-sake-of-mystery, and sometimes clumsily done. Still, is interesting enough. Good performance by Jeff Daniels in the lead role. Supporting cast are okay.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

The fun's in the ride...not the destination--Slowly and very quietly the tension is built in metaphors!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Michael Walker

Director

Jeff Daniels

Ed Saxon

Emily Bergl

Sadie

Gil Bellows

Detective Derm

Zach Grenier

Geoffrey

Julian McMahon

George

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It boasts impressive formal construction, beautiful cinematography and excellent acting.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 20, 2002

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Jason Gorber

Film Scouts

Long, introspective, indulgent cinema is certainly here to stay - let's try for something a little, well, better.

Rated: C-

Jun 21, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Oct 2, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a wonderfully creepy riff on Polanski's Repulsion...

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 2, 2002

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Bill Chambers

Film Freak Central

...A gem well hidden on video store shelves beneath artwork that makes it look like a quick cash-in on the success of What Lies Beneath.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 28, 2002

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Patrick Byrne

Apollo Guide

A disappointment from start to finish.

Rated: 67/100

Mar 31, 2002

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Synopsis

When an insomniac college professor (Jeff Daniels) discovers his wife is missing, strange occurrences and mounting evidence haunt his already-fragile state.

Director: Michael Walker
Production Co: Trimark
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 20, 2019
Sound Mix: Surround