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Sleeping Sickness

6.420111h 31mMovieDrama

Ebbo and Vera Velten have spent the better part of the past twenty years living in different African countries. Ebbo is the manager of a sleeping sickness programme. His work is fulfilling. Vera, however, feels increasingly lost in…

DirectorUlrich Köhler
WriterUlrich Köhler
ProducersMaren Ade·Janine Jackowski

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Cast · Directed by Ulrich Köhler

PBPierre Bokma
Pierre Bokma
Ebbo Velten
JFJean-Christophe Folly
Jean-Christophe Folly
Alex Nzila
JSJenny Schily
Jenny Schily
Vera Velten
HGHippolyte Girardot
Hippolyte Girardot
Gaspard Signac
MM
Maria Elise Miller
Helen Velten
SLSava Lolov
Sava Lolov
Elia Todorov
FN
Francis Noukiatchom
Dr. Monese
AR
Ali Mvondo Roland
Ruhemba
IY
Isacar Yinkou
Joseph
NRNathalie Richard
Nathalie Richard
THThierry Hancisse
Thierry Hancisse

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Sleeping Sickness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sleeping Sickness?

Sleeping Sickness isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Sleeping Sickness on Netflix?

No, Sleeping Sickness is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Sleeping Sickness on Amazon Prime Video?

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Sleeping Sickness isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Sleeping Sickness?

Sleeping Sickness hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 11, 2011. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.