"Sleeping Dogs" is a 2024 American crime thriller film directed by Adam Cooper, marking his feature-length directorial debut.
The film is adapted from E.O. Chirovici's novel The Book of Mirrors and stars Russell Crowe as Roy Freeman, a retired homicide detective suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The story unfolds as Roy undergoes experimental treatment to regain his memories and is drawn back into a cold case involving the murder of Dr. Joseph Wieder.
The plot centers around Roy receiving a call from Emily Dietz, an advocate for prison inmates, who informs him about Isaac Samuel, an inmate on death row for Dr. Wieder's murder. Isaac claims he was coerced into confessing by Roy's former partner, Detective Jimmy Remis. As Roy delves into the investigation, he revisits old files and uncovers connections to other suspects, leading him to confront chilling secrets from his past.
The film features a cast that includes Karen Gillan as Laura Baines, Marton Csokas as Dr. Wieder, and Tommy Flanagan as Jimmy Remis. Principal photography took place in Victoria, Australia, from February to May 2023.
"Sleeping Dogs" is set to be released in theaters on March 22, 2024, with a streaming release planned for April 9, 2024. The film has a runtime of 112 minutes and is rated R for violence, sexual content, and language. Early reviews have been mixed, with critics noting issues with the plot's coherence and character development, though Russell Crowe's performance has received praise.