Insomnia is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch Insomnia
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Release date
- 1997-03-14
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Language
- Norwegian
- Box office
- $227,569
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Norway
- Studio
- Norsk Film
Insomnia — trailer
About Insomnia
Insomnia is a 1997 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, starring Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal and Bjørn Floberg. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 322 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
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.
Cast
Stellan Skarsgård
Jonas Engström
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Erik Vik
Bjørn Floberg
Jon Holt
Maria Mathiesen
Tanja Lorentzen
Gisken Armand
Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschow
Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodt
Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussen
Chief of Police
Bjørn Moan
Eilert
Maria Bonnevie
Ane
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Frøya
Guri Johnson
Mia Nikolaisen (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Insomnia in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Insomnia on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Insomnia on Netflix?+
Insomnia is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Insomnia?+
Insomnia has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in Insomnia?+
Insomnia stars Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Bjørn Floberg, Maria Mathiesen and Gisken Armand.
When did Insomnia come out?+
Insomnia is a 1997 movie directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
What genre is Insomnia?+
Insomnia is Thriller, Crime and Mystery film.
Who directed Insomnia?+
Insomnia was directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
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