Where to watch The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) in the UK
The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
He's an unexpected education.
In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.
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Sleeping Dictionary
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Netflix
No — The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Sleeping Dictionary.
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Jessica AlbaSelima -
Brenda BlethynAggie -
Hugh DancyJohn Truscott -
Bob HoskinsHenry Bullard -
Junix InocianFamous -
Mano ManiamPoliceman
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K.K. MoggieTipong -
Emily MortimerCecil
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Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
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