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The Sleeping Dictionary

6.620031h 49mRMovieDramaRomance

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…

DirectorGuy Jenkin
WriterGuy Jenkin
ProducersFrank Hildebrand·Jimmy Mulville

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Guy Jenkin

JAJessica Alba
Jessica Alba
Selima
BBBrenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
HDHugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
BHBob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
JIJunix Inocian
Junix Inocian
Famous
MM
Mano Maniam
Policeman
KMK.K. Moggie
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
EMEmily Mortimer
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
NTNoah Taylor
Noah Taylor
Neville
CI
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
ML
Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
CR
Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman

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The Sleeping Dictionary — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sleeping Dictionary?

The Sleeping Dictionary isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Netflix?

No, The Sleeping Dictionary is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Sleeping Dictionary isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary for free?

The Sleeping Dictionary isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.