The Sleeping Dictionary
“He's an unexpected education.”
Where to watch The Sleeping Dictionary in Italy
The Sleeping Dictionary is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 4 June 2026.
About The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Guy Jenkin, starring Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn and Hugh Dancy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 182 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sleeping Dictionary in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Sleeping Dictionary trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
Famous
Mano Maniam
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Noah Taylor
Neville
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman
Malcolm Rogers
Vicar
Eugene Salleh
Belansai
Kate Helen White
Mandar
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary in Italy?+
In Italy, you can stream The Sleeping Dictionary on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Netflix?+
The Sleeping Dictionary is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?+
The Sleeping Dictionary has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?+
The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins and Junix Inocian.
When did The Sleeping Dictionary come out?+
The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 movie directed by Guy Jenkin.
What genre is The Sleeping Dictionary?+
The Sleeping Dictionary is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed The Sleeping Dictionary?+
The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin.
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