Sleepwalking (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sleepwalking is a 2008 drama starring Charlize Theron, Nick Stahl and AnnaSophia Robb. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $208,995 worldwide. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Overture Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sleepwalking About?
The premise of Sleepwalking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following her boyfriend's arrest, Joleen unexpectedly seeks refuge with her brother James, bringing her young daughter Tara into his quiet life. As Joleen struggles with her circumstances, James finds himself unexpectedly caring for his niece while battling his own personal struggles. Their attempts to evade the law lead them on a journey of self-discovery, with James striving to become the father Tara needs and confronting painful memories from his past as they return to his hometown.
Sleepwalking Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- beaten to death
- 12 year old girl
- man carries a girl in his arms
- underwater scene
- police house search
- growing marijuana
- middle finger
- middle school
- nipples visible through clothing
- snow and ice
- adolescent girl
- construction work
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- daughter searching for missing mother
- jail visit
- late for work
- living in a basement
- rent overdue
- overhearing a conversation
- playing quarters
- falling down drunk
- kiss on the forehead
- foster home
- running away
- motel room
- pretending to be father and daughter
- hide and seek
- colored pencil
- truck stop
- flashback
- motel swimming pool
- sunbathing
- fully clothed woman dives into a swimming pool
- amber alert
- greyhound bus
- horse eats an apple
- domineering father
- man slaps a girl
- father hits son
- beaten with a shovel
- holding hands
- actress producer
- feature film directorial debut
- coming of age drama
- family drama
- survival drama
- family road trip
- eviction
- mother abandons daughter
- road repair crew
- childhood home
Sleepwalking Cast
Charlize Theron leads the cast, with Nick Stahl and AnnaSophia Robb.
Sleepwalking Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sleepwalking 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 8.9
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TMDB 61% User score
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Sleepwalking Plot Summary
What happens in Sleepwalking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tara Reedy and her impulsive mother, Joleen, face a tough situation as they get evicted from their temporary home alongside Joleen’s latest boyfriend, who has been arrested for cultivating marijuana. With nowhere else to go, Tara reluctantly accompanies Joleen as they seek refuge with her younger brother, James.
Once they settle into James’ apartment, the stability is short-lived as Joleen runs off with a truck driver, leaving Tara in the care of her uncle, who is part of a road-building crew. Unfortunately, after missing several days of work due to the challenging circumstances, he loses his job and ends up crashing at the home of his best friend, Randall. Meanwhile, Tara is sent to a foster home, where she faces bullying, prompting her to reach out to James for help.
Full summary
The whole story of Sleepwalking, scene by scene
Sleepwalking Box Office
Sleepwalking grossed $208,995 worldwide. $170,392 came from the US and Canada and $38,603 (18%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$209K
- US & Canada
- $170.4K
- International
- $38.6K
Sleepwalking Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sleepwalking.
How Well Do You Know Sleepwalking?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Why are Tara and Joleen evicted from their temporary home?
Cars in Sleepwalking
29 cars on screen, including the 1986 Buick Century and the 1985 Buick Century.
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1986 Buick Century Main role -
1985 Buick Century Important role -
1973 Ford F-Series Important role -
Case VA Minor role
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Movies Like Sleepwalking
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sleepwalking in Suburbia, The Sleepwalker and Sleepwalker.
Sleepwalking FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sleepwalking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sleepwalking?
Sleepwalking runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Sleepwalking released?
Sleepwalking was released on March 14, 2008.
Who is in the cast of Sleepwalking?
Sleepwalking stars Charlize Theron, Nick Stahl and AnnaSophia Robb.
How much did Sleepwalking make at the box office?
Sleepwalking grossed $208,995 worldwide ($170,392 domestic, $38,603 international).
How is Sleepwalking rated?
Sleepwalking has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 40 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Sleepwalking have a post-credit scene?
No. Sleepwalking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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