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Cast

Al Pacino profile

Al Pacino

Will Dormer

Robin Williams profile

Robin Williams

Walter Finch

Hilary Swank profile

Hilary Swank

Ellie Burr

Martin Donovan profile

Martin Donovan

Hap Eckhart

Nicky Katt profile

Nicky Katt

Fred Duggar

Maura Tierney profile

Maura Tierney

Rachel Clement

Paul Dooley profile

Paul Dooley

Chief Nyback

Jonathan Jackson profile

Jonathan Jackson

Randy Stetz

Katharine Isabelle profile

Katharine Isabelle

Tanya Francke

Kerry Sandomirsky profile

Kerry Sandomirsky

Trish Eckhart

Paula Shaw profile

Paula Shaw

Coroner

Tasha Simms profile

Tasha Simms

Mrs. Connell

James Hutson profile

James Hutson

Officer #1

Andrew Campbell profile

Andrew Campbell

Officer #2

Emily Perkins profile

Emily Perkins

Girl at Funeral

Dean Wray profile

Dean Wray

Ticket Taker

Chris Gauthier profile

Chris Gauthier

Uniformed Officer

Kate Robbins profile

Kate Robbins

Woman on the Road

Ian Tracey profile

Ian Tracey

Warfield (voice)

Details

Status

Released

Original language

en

Countries

US

Budget

$46,000,000

Revenue

$113,714,830

Reviews

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A review by talisencrw 9

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 displayed in 'The Black Dahlia') bring to the table here. I greatly enjoyed the ...

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A review by Gimly 6

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 actually seen it as a kid and could exclusively remember the ending, then it would have ha...

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A review by John Chard 9

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 Wally Pfister. It's a remake of a 1997 Norwegian film of the same name.

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A review by r96sk 8

May 16, 2024

A relatively normal Christopher Nolan movie? Well I never!

'Insomnia' 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 looks real neat!

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A review by JPV852 8

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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