The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 27, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›Film›Sleeping Dogs (2024 film)
Entertainment • Film

Sleeping Dogs (2024 film)

Sleeping Dogs is a 2024 crime thriller film directed by Adam Cooper in his feature-film directorial debut.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sleeping Dogs is a 2024 crime thriller film directed by Adam Cooper in his feature-film directorial debut. It stars Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan and is adapted from E. O. Chirovici’s 2017 novel The Book of Mirrors. The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2024.

Premise

The story follows Roy Freeman, a retired homicide detective undergoing treatment for memory loss who is drawn back into an old murder case. As he investigates, he uncovers buried secrets tied to his past and to a man facing execution.

Production

Sleeping Dogs was directed by Adam Cooper, who made his feature-length directing debut with the film. The screenplay was written by Cooper and Bill Collage and is adapted from E. O. Chirovici’s novel The Book of Mirrors.

Cast

The principal cast includes Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan, with supporting roles played by Márton Csókás, Thomas M. Wright, Harry Greenwood, Tommy Flanagan, and others.

Release

The film was released in U.S. theatres on March 22, 2024. It later became available for digital purchase and streaming on select services in 2024.

Key facts

  • Sleeping Dogs is a 2024 crime thriller film directed by Adam Cooper in his feature-film directorial debut.
  • The film stars Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan and is adapted from E. O. Chirovici’s 2017 novel The Book of Mirrors.
  • Russell Crowe plays Roy Freeman, an ex-homicide detective with memory loss who reopens a decade-old murder case.
  • The film was released in the United States on March 22, 2024.
🍁
Canadian context

The film is available to Canadian viewers through streaming platforms and was distributed internationally after its 2024 theatrical release.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sleeping Dogs (2024 film) about?
It follows a former homicide detective with memory loss who reopens an old murder case and uncovers hidden connections to his own past.
Who directed Sleeping Dogs?
Adam Cooper directed the film in his feature-length directorial debut.
What is Sleeping Dogs based on?
It is based on E. O. Chirovici’s 2017 novel The Book of Mirrors.
Who stars in Sleeping Dogs?
Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan headline the cast, alongside Márton Csókás, Thomas M. Wright, Harry Greenwood, and Tommy Flanagan.
When was Sleeping Dogs released?
It was released in the United States on March 22, 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Dogs_(2024_film)
    Supports: Director, screenplay, source novel, cast, and U.S. release date.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sleeping_dogs_2024
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, release date, and principal cast.
  3. Netflix Canada — https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81909630
    Supports: Canadian availability, synopsis, and cast.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8542964/
    Supports: Release date and basic film credits.