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Insomnia (1997)

No peace for the wicked

7.0audience score
345 votes on TMDB
Released March 14, 1997Runtime 1h 36mDirector Erik Skjoldbjærg

Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.

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Cast of Insomnia

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Jonas Engström
Sverre Anker Ousdal

Sverre Anker Ousdal

Erik Vik
Bjørn Floberg

Bjørn Floberg

Jon Holt
Gisken Armand

Gisken Armand

Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschow

Kristian Figenschow

Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodt

Thor Michael Aamodt

Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussen

Frode Rasmussen

Chief of Police
Bjørn Moan

Bjørn Moan

Eilert
Maria Bonnevie

Maria Bonnevie

Ane
Marianne O. Ulrichsen

Marianne O. Ulrichsen

Frøya
Guri Johnson

Guri Johnson

Mia Nikolaisen (uncredited)

About Insomnia

Where can I watch Insomnia?

Insomnia is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in Insomnia?

Insomnia stars Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Bjørn Floberg, Maria Mathiesen, Gisken Armand.

Who directed Insomnia?

Insomnia was directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.

How long is Insomnia?

Insomnia has a runtime of 1h 36m.

What is Insomnia about?

Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.