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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

ProducersMark Ordesky·Simon Bosanquet

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Guy Jenkin

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

Michael Jessing Langgi

Melaka

Cicilia Anak Richard

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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 United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Netflix?

No, The Sleeping Dictionary is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sleeping Dictionary isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary for free?

The Sleeping Dictionary isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.