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Sleepers

Sleepers

Oct 18, 1996
147 min
CrimeDramaThriller
7.6/ 10
3,697 votes

Overview

Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.6/10
3,697 votes
IMDB
7.5/10
247,936 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
49/100
Metascore

Media

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$44,000,000Production cost
Box Office$165,600,000Worldwide gross
Profit$121,600,000Profitable
ROI
+276.4%Return on investment
US Box Office$53,315,285Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 5 nominations total

Details

Production information

"Four friends have made a mistake that will change their lives forever."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$44,000,000

Revenue

$165,600,000

Production Companies

Propaganda FilmsBaltimore PicturesWarner Bros. PicturesPolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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