Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Sleepwalking (2008)
Sleepwalking
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Sleepwalking (2008) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 87 | slideshow) Videos (see all 15)
Sleepwalking (2008) -- Open-ended Trailer from Overture Films
Sleepwalking (2008) -- Clip: You going to be alright hanging out?
Sleepwalking (2008) -- Behind the scenes: Dennis Hopper Hits AnnaSophia Robb
Sleepwalking (2008) -- Interview: Charlize Theron "On the story"
Sleepwalking (2008) -- The drama follows an 11-year-old girl's struggle to come to terms with her mother's abandonment.

Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   2,091 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 2% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Bill Maher
Writer:
Zac Stanford (screenplay)
Contact:
View company contact information for Sleepwalking on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
30 May 2008 (Taiwan) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
The drama follows an 11-year-old girl's struggle to come to terms with her mother's abandonment. full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Battle in Seattle (review)
 (From FlickFilosopher. 18 March 2009, 9:35 AM, PDT)

Charlize Theron
 (From The Hollywood News. 16 December 2008, 8:17 PM, PST)

User Comments:
about as depressing as can be more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Nick Stahl ... James

AnnaSophia Robb ... Tara

Charlize Theron ... Joleen
Deborra-Lee Furness ... Danni
Mathew St. Patrick ... Detective #1

Callum Keith Rennie ... Will

Woody Harrelson ... Randall

Dennis Hopper ... Mr. Reedy
Ken Mitchell ... Mr. Bergen
Jean Freeman ... Mrs. Bergen
Troy Skog ... Warren
George Grassick ... Cop #1

Mike Ennis ... Cop #2
Alexandra Fox ... Darlene
Lori Ann Kennedy ... Foster Care Worker (as Lori Kennedy)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ferris Wheel (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for language and a scene of violence.
Runtime:
101 min
Country:
Canada | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The working title for this production was ‘Ferris Wheel’. more
Quotes:
James: [referring to Joleen and her new boyfriend] Do you know where they might be?
Tara: [when Warren doesn't answer] Do you even know you're in jail? It's your fault she left in the first place, Warren. This whole thing is your fault.
Warren: No, I'm just wondering how long this has been going on, that's what I'd like to know.
Tara: [leaning toward Warren with a savage pleasure on her face] Do you know what Mom would call you? She had a name for you. When it was just me and her talking. She'd say it and we'd laugh. Do you know what it was?
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
References Blue Velvet (1986) more

FAQ

A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
Is this movie based on a book?
Did this movie premiere at 2008 Sundance Film Festival?
more
8 out of 9 people found the following comment useful:-
about as depressing as can be, 1 September 2008
7/10
Author: Lee Eisenberg (eisenberg.lee@gmail.com) from Portland, Oregon, USA

My interpretation of "Sleepwalking" as extremely depressing may spring from the fact that I knew nothing about it when I started watching it. Charlize Theron plays down-and-out Jolene, who dumps her daughter Tara (AnnaSophia Robb) on her brother James (Nick Stahl) and disappears. James now has to reconsider how he has lived his whole life.

The wintry setting in this movie has the same effect as the setting in "Affliction": as bleak as can be...especially after what ends up happening after James and Tara go on the road. Definitely not a film that will leave you feeling good. Not to demean the movie at all; I do recommend it. You just have to understand that this is a VERY depressing one, exactly the sort of movie to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. I don't know whether or not you'll like it, but I still encourage you to at least check it out. Also starring Dennis Hopper, Woody Harrelson and Mathew St. Patrick (who played Keith on "Six Feet Under"). I assume that director William Maher is not the same as Bill Maher of "Real Time with Bill Maher".

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Sleepwalking (2008)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Saskatchewan.... strawberry_gal66
Beatdown on Nick Stahl and AnnaSophia Robb ruwired
Pool Scene jhitslife14
Music in the movie jpspyro
Guess I'm one of the very few who liked this movie jim789
11 year old? The actress is 15 ... Next! imdb1
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Mysterious Skin Little Athens Little Miss Sunshine Fierce People The Nanny Diaries
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb Canada section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.