Insomnia(1997)
No peace for the wicked
Insomnia 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.
Insomnia (1997) is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, released on March 14, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Bjørn Floberg and Maria Mathiesen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 334 ratings.
- Director:
- Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Writers:
- Nikolaj Frobenius, Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Producers:
- Petter J. Borgli, Tomas Backström, Tom Remlov
- Cinematographer:
- Erling Thurmann-Andersen
- Composer:
- Geir Jenssen
- Production:
- Norsk Film, Nordic Screen Production AS, Norsk Filminstitutt
- Revenue:
- $227,569
- Status:
- Released
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Insomnia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stellan Skarsgård
as Jonas Engström
Sverre Anker Ousdal
as Erik Vik
Bjørn Floberg
as Jon Holt
- Maria Mathiesen
Maria Mathiesen
as Tanja Lorentzen
Gisken Armand
as Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschow
as Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodt
as Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussen
as Chief of Police
Bjørn Moan
as Eilert
Maria Bonnevie
as Ane
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
as Frøya
Guri Johnson
as Mia Nikolaisen (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, written by Nikolaj Frobenius and Erik Skjoldbjærg, produced by Petter J. Borgli, Tomas Backström and Tom Remlov.
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Insomnia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 334 ratings.
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Insomnia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Insomnia online?
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Insomnia (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Insomnia?
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The main cast of Insomnia (1997) includes Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Bjørn Floberg, Maria Mathiesen and Gisken Armand. The film was directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Insomnia released?
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Insomnia was released on March 14, 1997 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Insomnia worth watching?
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Insomnia (1997) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 334 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Insomnia?
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Yes. The official Insomnia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.