Movie

Insomnia

“A tough cop. A brilliant killer. An unspeakable crime.”

★ 7.0(5,307)20021h 58m

Insomnia is streaming on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Christopher Nolan
Release date: 2002-05-24
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $113,714,830
Budget: $46,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Alcon Entertainment

Insomnia — trailer

About Insomnia

Insomnia is a 2002 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 5,307 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Insomnia in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Cast

Al Pacino

Will Dormer

Robin Williams

Walter Finch

Hilary Swank

Ellie Burr

Maura Tierney

Rachel Clement

Martin Donovan

Hap Eckhart

Nicky Katt

Fred Duggar

Paul Dooley

Chief Nyback

Jonathan Jackson

Randy Stetz

Larry Holden

Farrell

Katharine Isabelle

Tanya Francke

Oliver 'Ole' Zemen

Pilot

Jay Brazeau

Francis

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Insomnia in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Insomnia on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Insomnia on Netflix?+

Insomnia is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Insomnia?+

Insomnia has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Insomnia?+

Insomnia stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney and Martin Donovan.

When did Insomnia come out?+

Insomnia is a 2002 movie directed by Christopher Nolan.

What genre is Insomnia?+

Insomnia is Thriller, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Insomnia?+

Insomnia was directed by Christopher Nolan.