Movie
Movie· 2003· 1h 49mR
The Sleeping Dictionary
“He's an unexpected education.”
★6.6IMDbDramaRomance
The Sleeping Dictionary is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.
- Director:
- Guy Jenkin
The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 English drama film directed by Guy Jenkin. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R. The cast is led by Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn and Hugh Dancy. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.6.
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 customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.
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Cast
Jessica AlbaSelima
Brenda BlethynAggie
Hugh DancyJohn Truscott
Bob HoskinsHenry Bullard
Junix InocianFamous- Mano ManiamMano ManiamPoliceman
K.K. MoggieTipong
Emily MortimerCecil
Noah TaylorNeville- Christopher Ling Lee IanChristopher Ling Lee IanJasmine
- Michael Jessing LanggiMichael Jessing LanggiMelaka
- Cicilia Anak RichardCicilia Anak RichardJester Woman
- Malcolm RogersMalcolm RogersVicar
- Eugene SallehEugene SallehBelansai
- Kate Helen WhiteKate Helen WhiteMandar
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- Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.
- Is The Sleeping Dictionary available on OTT in India?
- No. The Sleeping Dictionary is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.
- Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Netflix?
- No. The Sleeping Dictionary is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
- Is The Sleeping Dictionary on JioHotstar?
- No. The Sleeping Dictionary is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
- Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Prime Video?
- No. The Sleeping Dictionary is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
- Can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary online for free?
- The Sleeping Dictionary is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.
- What is the age rating of The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary is rated R. Check your platform's maturity guidance before watching with children.
- When did The Sleeping Dictionary release?
- The Sleeping Dictionary released on 31 January 2003.