The Sleeping Dictionary(2003)
He's an unexpected education.
The Sleeping Dictionary Synopsis
In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.
The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Jenkin, released on January 31, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy and Bob Hoskins. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 192 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Jenkin
- Writers:
- Guy Jenkin
- Producers:
- Simon Bosanquet, Denise O'Donoghue, Jimmy Mulville
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Fuhrer
- Composer:
- Simon Boswell
- Production:
- Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $57,524
- Status:
- Released
The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) Trailer
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The Sleeping Dictionary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jessica Alba
as Selima
Brenda Blethyn
as Aggie
Hugh Dancy
as John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
as Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
as Famous
- Mano Maniam
Mano Maniam
as Policeman
K.K. Moggie
as Tipong
Emily Mortimer
as Cecil
Noah Taylor
as Neville
- Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
as Jasmine
- Michael Jessing Langgi
Michael Jessing Langgi
as Melaka
- Cicilia Anak Richard
Cicilia Anak Richard
as Jester Woman
Key crew
Directed by Guy Jenkin, written by Guy Jenkin, produced by Simon Bosanquet, Denise O'Donoghue and Jimmy Mulville.
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The Sleeping Dictionary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 192 ratings.
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The Sleeping Dictionary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary online?
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The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
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The main cast of The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) includes Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins and Junix Inocian. The film was directed by Guy Jenkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
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The Sleeping Dictionary was released on January 31, 2003 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary worth watching?
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The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 192 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sleeping Dictionary?
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