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2003•109 min•Drama, Romance

The Sleeping Dictionary

Is The Sleeping Dictionary a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Sleeping Dictionary worth watching? With a rating of 6.4/10, this Drama, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Sleeping Dictionary Synopsis

A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.

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Top Cast

Jessica Alba
Jessica AlbaSelima
Hugh Dancy
Hugh DancyJohn Truscott
Brenda Blethyn
Brenda BlethynAggie
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Christopher Ling Lee IanJasmine
Emily Mortimer
Emily MortimerCecil
Bob Hoskins
Bob HoskinsHenry
K.K. Moggie
K.K. MoggieTipong
Noah Taylor
Noah TaylorNeville

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Is The Sleeping Dictionary worth watching?

The Sleeping Dictionary has received mixed reviews with a 6.4/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance movies.

Is The Sleeping Dictionary hit or flop?

The Sleeping Dictionary has received average ratings (6.4/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Sleeping Dictionary?

The Sleeping Dictionary is a Drama, Romance movie that A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and fin...

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