Is Doctor Sleep scary?

MyCinema has not rated Doctor Sleep for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Doctor Sleep in the US?

Doctor Sleep streams on Howdy Amazon Channel and is free on DistroTV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Doctor Sleep?

Doctor Sleep runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Is Doctor Sleep suitable for kids?

Doctor Sleep is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20021h 48mCrime / Horror / Thriller / Mystery

Doctor Sleep

Name: Doctor Sleep
Genre: Crime, Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2002-08-16
Duration: 108 min

The deeper the sleep. The darker the fear.

While treating a policewoman for smoking, hypnotherapist Michael Strother has a telepathic vision of a young girl floating beneath the surface of a stream. The escaped victim of a ritualistic serial killer, the girl has become mute, and Michael is called upon by Scotland Yard to unlock the secrets she holds in order to catch a man who believes he has discovered the key to immortality.

TMDB audience score

Based on 68 votes

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Doctor Sleep at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Horror · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under crime, horror, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

1 subscription · 1 free

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on DistroTV.

TMDB audience score

5.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 68 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Doctor Sleep tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Doctor Sleep?

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Questions about Doctor Sleep

Is Doctor Sleep scary?: MyCinema has not rated Doctor Sleep for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Doctor Sleep in the US?: Doctor Sleep streams on Howdy Amazon Channel and is free on DistroTV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Doctor Sleep?: Doctor Sleep runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is Doctor Sleep suitable for kids?: Doctor Sleep is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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