Movie

Light Sleeper

“He was a good man in a deadly business. She was his only way out.”

★ 6.7(214)19921h 43m

Light Sleeper is streaming on Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic and CineMix+ Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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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 Germany — 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.

Cast

Willem Dafoe

John LeTour

Susan Sarandon

Ann

Dana Delany

Marianne Jost

David Clennon

Robert

Mary Beth Hurt

Teresa Aranow

Victor Garber

Tis Brooke

Jane Adams

Randi Jost

Sam Rockwell

Jealous

David Spade

Theological Cokehead

Paul Jabara

Eddie

Robert Cicchini

Bill Guidone

Rene Rivera

Manuel

Themes & keywords

drug dealernew york citysuicideredemptionaddictexistentialism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Light Sleeper in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Light Sleeper on Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic and CineMix+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV.

Is Light Sleeper on Netflix?+

Light Sleeper is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic and CineMix+ Amazon Channel.

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.