The 1996 thriller Sleepers, directed by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Barry Levinson, is being released for the first time in 4K Ultra HD with HDR. The newly remastered edition arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu‑ray and Digital on April 21, 2026, marking the film’s 30th anniversary.
Based on Lorenzo Carcaterra’s bestselling book, Sleepers features an acclaimed cast including Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, and Jason Patric. The film was nominated for Best Original Dramatic Score at the 69th Academy Awards and remains one of the most talked‑about dramas of the 1990s.
Four boys from Hell’s Kitchen see their lives changed forever after a prank goes tragically wrong, leading to a sentence in a brutal reform school. Years later, still haunted by what happened, they reunite as adults to seek justice—with the help of a loyal priest and the unspoken code of their neighborhood. The film blends courtroom drama, moral reckoning, and emotional intensity, anchored by its powerhouse cast.
The new 4K release includes all‑new bonus content, with Barry Levinson reflecting on the making of the film three decades later.
New Bonus Features
- The Making of Sleepers: A Conversation with Barry Levinson (NEW) — The director revisits the production, from adapting the novel to shaping the film’s tone and design.
- Sleepers: The Art of Casting with Director Barry Levinson (NEW) — Levinson discusses assembling the film’s star‑studded ensemble and crafting its key roles.