---
title: "Sleepless"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sleepless-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39436
imdb_id: "tt0220827"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 264
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sleepless (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sleepless-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sleepless is a 2001 Italian Giallo film directed by Dario Argento. The motion picture, which is also known by the original Italian title Non ho sonno, falls under the horror, mystery, and thriller genres. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-seven minutes and received an R rating in the United States, where it was released on August 24, 2001. The plot follows an elderly and retired police detective who joins forces with a young amateur sleuth. Together, they work to track down a serial killer who has resumed a killing spree in Turin, Italy, following a seventeen-year hiatus. The film was subject to indexing in Germany starting in 2008, a status that was eventually lifted in November 2016. This production is distinct from the 2017 American action thriller of the same name directed by Baran bo Odar. The 2001 film remains a notable entry in the Giallo genre, characterized by its suspenseful narrative focused on the investigation of a long-dormant criminal presence returning to the city.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Eternal Family | Kanopy, Fawesome | Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dario Argento
- **Networks / Studios**: Tele+, Medusa Film, Opera Film (II)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Max von Sydow** as *Moretti*
- **Stefano Dionisi** as *Giacomo*
- **Chiara Caselli** as *Gloria*
- **Gabriele Lavia** as *Avv. Betti*
- **Rossella Falk** as *Laura de Fabritiis*
- **Paolo Maria Scalondro** as *Manni*
- **Roberto Zibetti** as *Lorenzo*
- **Roberto Accornero** as *Fausto*
- **Barbara Lerici** as *Angela*
- **Guido Morbello** as *Detective*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sleepless online?
Sleepless is currently available to watch or stream on Eternal Family, Fandango At Home, Fandango at Home Free, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sleepless worth watching?
Sleepless holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 264 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sleepless and when was it released?
Sleepless is a feature film with a runtime of 117 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sleepless?
Sleepless was directed by Dario Argento.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sleepless — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39436)
- [Sleepless (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220827/fullcredits/)
- [Sleepless (2001) – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepless_(2001))
- [Sleepless (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepless_(2017_film))

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