Movie

Insomnia

“No peace for the wicked”

★ 7.0(321)19971h 36m

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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 321 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Insomnia in Mexico — 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

detectiveinvestigationfoghallucinationinsomniacover-uprural areashootoutdeathrevolvernordic noirneo-noirmidnight sunplanted evidenceremade

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Insomnia in Mexico?+

Insomnia is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Insomnia on Netflix?+

Insomnia is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

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.