MyCinema has not rated Insomnia for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Insomnia in the US?

Insomnia streams on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Insomnia?

Insomnia runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is Insomnia suitable for kids?

Insomnia is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19971h 36mThriller / Crime / Mystery

Insomnia

Name: Insomnia
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1997-03-14
Duration: 96 min

No peace for the wicked

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 343 votes

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Insomnia at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and mystery.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 7 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 343 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Insomnia tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 343 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Insomnia scary?: MyCinema has not rated Insomnia for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Insomnia in the US?: Insomnia streams on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Insomnia?: Insomnia runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is Insomnia suitable for kids?: Insomnia is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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