The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To

2015 0h 5m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 2

Science FictionComedy

Synopsis

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THE BOY WHO COULDN’T SLEEP AND NEVER HAD TO is a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure in the tradition of “Back To The Future,” with classic teen-movie themes like friendship, first love, and betrayal playing out on a superhuman scale. Darren, a high school outcast whose only refuge is his homemade comic book, gets launched into an adventure way cooler than anything he could dream up when he discovers his best friend has no biological need for sleep and can bring their dreams into reality. Composed of equal parts action, humour, and heart, this story of a comic book fan who finds himself in a real-life superhero movie will make audiences believe that anything is possible.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jack Quaid
Darren
Tony Revolori
Eric
Jennifer Blakeslee
Operative
Gregory Burke
Gun Scientist
John Nania
Warrior
Jeff Eckman
Warrior (Double)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dan Eckman
Writers: D.C. Pierson

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RUNTIME

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Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dan Eckman, shot by Chris Darnell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Jack Quaid and Tony Revolori and Jennifer Blakeslee carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11643404 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Dan Eckman directs. Chris Darnell behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Dan Eckman, shot by Chris Darnell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Jack Quaid and Tony Revolori and Jennifer Blakeslee carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt11643404 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.