Movies Like Doctor Sleep (2019)
Doctor Sleep (2019) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
R | 2h 32m | Horror, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller, Mind Bender, Psychic
Updated: April 01, 2025- Doctor Sleep Rating Scores
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- Our Score: ☆ 7/10 Doctor Sleep Review
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.00/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.8/10 - Discover more from Movies Like...
Doctor Sleep Movie Information:
- Directors:
- Mike Flanagan
- Stars:
- Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran, Cliff Curtis, Zahn McClarnon … (full cast)
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