Doctor Sleep
HorrorFantasy
17+R
2019·2h 32m·Mike Flanagan·Vertigo Entertainment·● Script read & verified
Doctor Sleep follows adult Danny Torrance as he struggles with alcoholism and his psychic abilities while working at a hospice. He must protect a young...
Watch with your child — Contains extremely disturbing content involving harm to children that requires mature discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film contains graphic scenes of children being murdered by supernatural predators, which is extremely disturbing even within the horror context
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
Dan's AA recovery program is explicitly rooted in surrendering to a higher power and prayer. The film treats faith as a genuine source of strength and healing in his journey toward sobriety and redemption.
Community Notes
- Some critics have raised concerns about the graphic nature of violence against children in horror entertainment
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows realistic portrayal of addiction recovery and the importance of community support
- ✓Emphasizes using one's gifts to help others despite personal struggles
Cast:Ewan McGregorRebecca FergusonKyliegh CurranCliff CurtisZahn McClarnon