Skip to content
Cinearium
Poster for The Sleeping Dictionary
Watch trailer

The Sleeping Dictionary

“He's an unexpected education.”

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 197 votes

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.

Director
Guy Jenkin
Release date
Jan 31, 2003
Original language
English
Origin
United States, United Kingdom

Cast of The Sleeping Dictionary

  • Portrait of Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba

    Selima

  • Portrait of Brenda Blethyn

    Brenda Blethyn

    Aggie

  • Portrait of Hugh Dancy

    Hugh Dancy

    John Truscott

  • Portrait of Bob Hoskins

    Bob Hoskins

    Henry Bullard

  • Portrait of Junix Inocian

    Junix Inocian

    Famous

  • Mano Maniam

    Policeman

  • Portrait of K.K. Moggie

    K.K. Moggie

    Tipong

  • Portrait of Emily Mortimer

    Emily Mortimer

    Cecil

  • Portrait of Noah Taylor

    Noah Taylor

    Neville

  • Christopher Ling Lee Ian

    Jasmine

  • Michael Jessing Langgi

    Melaka

  • Cicilia Anak Richard

    Jester Woman

Where to Stream The Sleeping Dictionary by Country

United States
Rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
No streaming offers listed right now
India
No streaming offers listed right now
Canada
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
Australia
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

Availability data from JustWatch. Catalogues change often, so check the service before you press play.

The Sleeping Dictionary Trailer

Movies Like The Sleeping Dictionary