The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
He's an unexpected education.
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.
- Released: 2003-01-31
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 49m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10 from 195 votes
Directed by Guy Jenkin.
Top 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 as Policeman
- K.K. Moggie as Tipong
- Emily Mortimer as Cecil
- Noah Taylor as Neville
- Christopher Ling Lee Ian as Jasmine
Where to watch The Sleeping Dictionary
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
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