The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
20031h 49m6.6(191 votes)
DramaRomance
Synopsis
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 c…
The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Jenkin. It stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, and Hugh Dancy. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 191 votes.
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Director
Cast
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
Famous
Mano Maniam
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
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Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, and Bob Hoskins, and was directed by Guy Jenkin.
How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.
When did The Sleeping Dictionary come out?
The Sleeping Dictionary was released in 2003.
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The Sleeping Dictionary is a drama and romance film.
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The Sleeping Dictionary holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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