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Doctor Sleep
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mike Flanagan. With Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTStill scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperatel…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Doctor Sleep.
MoviHero lists October 30, 2019 as the release date for Doctor Sleep. Mike Flanagan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ewan McGregor as Danny Torrance, Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat, Kyliegh Curran as Abra Stone, Cliff Curtis as Billy Freeman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 30, 2019
GenresFantasy · Horror
Runtime2h 32m
DirectorMike Flanagan
CastEwan McGregor as Danny Torrance, Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat, Kyliegh Curran as Abra Stone, Cliff Curtis as Billy Freeman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Doctor Sleep right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Doctor Sleep runs 2h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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But shorterFaust2026 · 15m
137 minutes shorter (15m). Shared genre: fantasy, horror.
But less emotionally intenseTerms & Conditions2026 · 8mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: horror.
But less demandingCamino de Brujas2026 · Runtime unavailableEstimated attention required: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: horror.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 5,137 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary9/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Fantastic watch, will watch again, and do recommend.”
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“The problem here is that they made a sequel to the 1980 movie...”
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“Doctor Sleep may not diagnose you to the land of nod, but tediously drains your shining spirit.”
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““Hi there” Hello there... Mike Flanagan has some of the biggest balls in the horror industry. I mean just look at his filmography so far…”
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“Partially satisfying "sequel" (of sorts) to the Shining with good performances from Ewan McGregor and Kyliegh Curran (while Rebecca Ferguson kind of hams it up…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDanny TorranceDanny Torrance in Doctor Sleep (2019), played by Ewan McGregor.Open character guide otherRose the HatRose the Hat in Doctor Sleep (2019), played by Rebecca Ferguson.Open character guide otherAbra StoneAbra Stone in Doctor Sleep (2019), played by Kyliegh Curran.Open character guide
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