Where to watch Insomnia in United States
Insomnia is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
About Insomnia
Insomnia is a 1997 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, starring Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal and Bjørn Floberg. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 322 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Insomnia in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Insomnia trailer
Overview
Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
Top cast
Stellan Skarsgård
Jonas Engström
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Erik Vik
Bjørn Floberg
Jon Holt
Maria Mathiesen
Tanja Lorentzen
Gisken Armand
Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschow
Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodt
Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussen
Chief of Police
Bjørn Moan
Eilert
Maria Bonnevie
Ane
Marianne O. Ulrichsen
Frøya
Guri Johnson
Mia Nikolaisen (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Insomnia in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Insomnia on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Is Insomnia on Netflix?+
Insomnia is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Insomnia?+
Insomnia has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in Insomnia?+
Insomnia stars Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Bjørn Floberg, Maria Mathiesen and Gisken Armand.
When did Insomnia come out?+
Insomnia is a 1997 movie directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
What genre is Insomnia?+
Insomnia is Thriller, Crime and Mystery film.
Who directed Insomnia?+
Insomnia was directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
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