The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

Certified Cringeworthy

47.6% 100 47.6% Audience Cringe Score (21 votes)*

Sex Scene

YES

Nudity

NO

Sexual Violence

NO

We've determined The Sleeping Dictionary is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.

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2 scenes · 0 verified by members

Sex Scenes 1
Nudity 0
Suggestive 0
Sexual violence 0
Violence 1
Skippable 1 of 2
Sex & nudity Violence Intensity: Brief Moderate or explicit
33:44 to 36:13

Sex scene Brief

Implied sex with moaning, panting, and sexual dialogue.

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1:39:58 to 1:40:52

Violence Moderate

Threats of violence, gunshots fired, and an implied physical attack.

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Plot Summary

A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Sleeping Dictionary have nudity or sex scenes?

Yes, The Sleeping Dictionary contains sex scenes.

Can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary with my parents or kids?

No, The Sleeping Dictionary is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes.

Is The Sleeping Dictionary appropriate for kids?

No, The Sleeping Dictionary is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes.

* 47.6% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of The Sleeping Dictionary as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.

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