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.
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Al Pacino
Will Dormer
Robin Williams
Walter Finch
Hilary Swank
Ellie Burr
Maura Tierney
Rachel Clement
Martin Donovan
Hap Eckhart
Nicky Katt
Fred Duggar
Paul Dooley
Chief Nyback
Jonathan Jackson
Randy Stetz
Larry Holden
Farrell
Katharine Isabelle
Tanya Francke
Director
Christopher Nolan
Screenplay
Hillary Seitz
Tagline
"A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$46,000,000
Revenue
$113,714,830
Production
Alcon Entertainment, Witt/Thomas Productions, Section Eight
talisencrw
May 16, 2016
Definitely not Nolan's best but probably my favourite (at least tied with 'Batman Begins') because I love the Norwegian original so much AND the subtle changes Nolan made with it, as well as what the three stars (Al Pacino, Robin Williams--in his first villainous role, I believe, and Hilary Swank--in probably my favourite performance of hers, next to the downright decadence and naughtiness she dis...
Gimly
June 2, 2017
Captures some human sentiment incredibly well, coupled with the unique setting and great acting, this makes Insomnia a good watch, worth every minute of its two hour runtime. That said, I was not as enamoured by it as others might be. Perhaps if was unaware of what Nolan, Pacino or Williams are capable of at their highest levels, or if I didn't realise five minutes before the end that I'd actua...
John Chard
May 21, 2019
A good cop can't sleep because he's missing a piece of the puzzle. And a bad cop cant sleep because his conscience wont let him. Insomnia is directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Erik Skjoldbjærg and Nikolaj Frobenius (1997 screenplay). It stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan and Nicky Katt. Music is scored by David Julyan and cinematography by Wa...
r96sk
May 16, 2024
A relatively normal Christopher Nolan movie? Well I never! <em>'Insomnia'</em> might not be as deeply entwined as what the director usually produces, yet in entertainment terms it is still right up there. I really enjoyed this one, thanks in large part to the performances of Al Pacino and Robin Williams - great to see those two icons onscreen together! You also have some nice visuals, Alaska lo...
JPV852
August 16, 2024
Haven't watched this one in a while but been on an Al Pacino kick lately. Still holds up and features some great performances from Pacino and Williams. I would've loved to have been a fly on the wall behind the scenes with those two along with Christopher Nolan in his first bigger budget feature ($46 million). Not one of the best crime-thrillers but still well worth a watch. **4.0/5**
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