Doctor Sleep Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 10, 2022

Doctor Sleep

Release Date: Friday, November 8, 2019 Theaters

Director: Mike Flanagan

Starring: Ewan McGregor • Carl Lumbly • Alex Essoe • Rebecca Ferguson • Zackary Momoh

R Horror N/A

3.94 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Centers on the Danny Torrance character from “The Shining,” carrying the trauma from the events at the Overlook Hotel into his adulthood.

Horror Adaptation Sequel

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Who stars in Doctor Sleep – Cast List

Ewan McGregor
... Danny Torrance

Flowervale Street, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - 25th Anniversary
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Carl Lumbly
... Dick Halloran

The Life of Chuck, Captain America: Brave New World
A
Alex Essoe
... Wendy Torrance

Death of Me, Midnighters
R
Rebecca Ferguson
... Rose The Hat

Mercy, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Zackary Momoh
Harriet
J
Jocelin Donahue
Boomtown, Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story
Jacob Tremblay
The Life of Chuck, The Toxic Avenger

Who is making Doctor Sleep – Crew List

A look at Doctor Sleep behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mike Flanagan last helmed The Life of Chuck and Gerald's Game. The film's writer Mike Flanagan last penned Gerald's Game and Ouija: Origin of Evil.

Director: Mike Flanagan
Screenwriters: Mike Flanagan
Akiva Goldsman
Producers: Jon Berg
Trevor Macy

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Doctor Sleep

Key Facts

Based on Stephen King’s 2013 horror novel “Doctor Sleep,” a sequel to the iconic 1977 story “The Shining.”

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2019

Completed

Changed Doctor Sleep movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for for disturbing and violent content, some bloody images, language, nudity and drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Shining 2
Language: English

Doctor Sleep Trailers and Clips

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Final Trailer

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Official Trailer

Doctor Sleep Release Date: When was the film released?

Doctor Sleep was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 8 , 2019. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Last Christmas, Playing With Fire and Midway.