Sleepers (1996)
Sleepers (1996) is a gripping crime drama directed by Barry Levinson, based on the true story of four childhood friends from Hell’s Kitchen, New York. The film follows their lives after a tragic accident leads to their incarceration in a juvenile detention center, where they endure abuse. As adults, they seek justice for the trauma they endured, leading to a powerful showdown. Starring Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Dustin Hoffman, and Brad Pitt, Sleepers explores themes of vengeance, redemption, and the long-lasting effects of childhood trauma. This emotionally intense movie highlights friendship, justice, and moral complexity.
