How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?

The Sleeping Dictionary is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Sleeping Dictionary rated?

The Sleeping Dictionary is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Sleeping Dictionary?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 198 TMDB members. In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.

Runtime: 1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: January 31, 2003
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 198 votes
Director: Guy Jenkin
Starring: Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?: The Sleeping Dictionary is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Sleeping Dictionary rated?: The Sleeping Dictionary is rated R in the US.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Sleeping Dictionary?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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