Movies like Sleepers

Key Features:: Revenge, Childhood trauma, Abuse of power, Legal drama, Gangsters, Cover-up, Moral ambiguity, Friendship, Conspiracy, Crime, Violence-moderate, Nudity-moderate
Tone:: serious, gritty, dramatic
Target Audience:: Crime drama enthusiasts, Fans of ensemble casts, Viewers interested in social issues, Those who appreciate morally complex narratives
Emotional Arc:: Injustice → Vengeance → Justification

Sleepers

1996-10-18

Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Cast

Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Brad Renfro, Minnie Driver, Billy Crudup, Ron Eldard, Vittorio Gassman

Crew

Barry Levinson, Barry Levinson

Rating

★7.601(3718 votes)