The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Sleeping Dictionary
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +1 |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
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What is The Sleeping Dictionary about?
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 is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 2003-01-31, runtime 109 minutes.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Sleeping Dictionary 6.6 out of 10 from 198 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary?
In Italy, The Sleeping Dictionary streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Guy Jenkin
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
- Michael Jessing Langgi as Melaka
- Cicilia Anak Richard as Jester Woman
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Sources
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