The Sleeping Dictionary (2003): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Sleeping Dictionary: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Looking for where to watch The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)? Here's an evergreen, sourced guide to streaming options, the cast and the core facts of this movie. He's an unexpected education.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Jessica Alba as Selima; Brenda Blethyn as Aggie; Hugh Dancy as John Truscott; Bob Hoskins as Henry Bullard; Junix Inocian as Famous; Mano Maniam as Policeman; K.K. Moggie as Tipong; Emily Mortimer as Cecil
About The Sleeping Dictionary
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 to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Sleeping Dictionary?
Jessica Alba as Selima; Brenda Blethyn as Aggie; Hugh Dancy as John Truscott; Bob Hoskins as Henry Bullard; Junix Inocian as Famous; Mano Maniam as Policeman; K.K. Moggie as Tipong; Emily Mortimer as Cecil
Is this The Sleeping Dictionary guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



