Sleeping Dogs (2024)
Kernel Score: 75% · 566 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2024-03-21
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Sleeping Dogs
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Roy Freeman, an ex-homicide detective with a fractured memory, is forced to revisit a case he can't remember. As a man's life hangs in the balance on death row, Freeman must piece together the brutal evidence from a decade-old murder investigation, uncovering a sinister web of buried secrets and betrayals linking to his past. With only instincts to trust, he faces a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.
Sleeping Dogs parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Sleeping Dogs is an R-rated crime thriller centered on a decade-old murder investigation with violent crime scenes and psychological tension.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a brutal murder investigation and crime scene revisits; R rating reflects violent content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Adam Cooper
Cast
- Russell Crowe as Roy Freeman
- Karen Gillan as Laura Baines / Elizabeth Westlake
- Marton Csokas as Dr. Joseph Wieder
- Tommy Flanagan as Jimmy Remis
- Thomas M. Wright as Wayne Devereaux
- Harry Greenwood as Richard Finn
- Pacharo Mzembe as Isaac Samuel
- Lynn Gilmartin as Diane Lynch
- Paula Arundell as Susan Avery
- Elizabeth Blackmore as Dana Finn
Sleeping Dogs FAQ
Is Sleeping Dogs good?
Sleeping Dogs has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 566 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sleeping Dogs?
In the US you can stream Sleeping Dogs on Fubo and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Sleeping Dogs OK for kids?
Sleeping Dogs is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Sleeping Dogs is an R-rated crime thriller centered on a decade-old murder investigation with violent crime scenes and psychological tension.
What movies are like Sleeping Dogs?
If you liked Sleeping Dogs, try Memento, Knox Goes Away, Sexy Beast and Point Blank.