Light Sleeper
“He was a good man in a deadly business. She was his only way out.”
Light Sleeper is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Release date
- 1992-08-21
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Language
- Hebrew
- Box office
- $1,055,987
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Carolco Pictures
Light Sleeper — trailer
About Light Sleeper
Light Sleeper is a 1992 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Paul Schrader, starring Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon and Dana Delany. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 214 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Light Sleeper in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Light Sleeper in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Light Sleeper on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Light Sleeper on Netflix?+
Light Sleeper is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Light Sleeper?+
Light Sleeper has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in Light Sleeper?+
Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany, David Clennon and Mary Beth Hurt.
When did Light Sleeper come out?+
Light Sleeper is a 1992 movie directed by Paul Schrader.
What genre is Light Sleeper?+
Light Sleeper is Drama and Crime film.
Who directed Light Sleeper?+
Light Sleeper was directed by Paul Schrader.
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