Sleeping Dogs

Roy Freeman is a former homicide detective who suffers from memory loss. Following medical treatment for Alzheimer's, he is tasked with revisiting a decade-old investigation involving the brutal murder of a college professor. As he pieces together evidence from a case he no longer remembers, Freeman discovers a network of betrayals and secrets linked to his own history. His efforts to uncover the truth are driven by the urgency of a man currently facing the death penalty for the crime.

This crime thriller was directed by Adam Cooper, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bill Collage. The film stars Russell Crowe as the lead detective, supported by Karen Gillan, Marton Csokas, Tommy Flanagan, Thomas M. Wright, and Harry Greenwood. A joint production between Australia and the United States, the movie was released on March 21, 2024, with a total runtime of 112 minutes.

Audience reception has been moderately positive, with a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 26,000 votes and a 7/10 on TMDB from 663 votes. These viewers rated the film more favorably than professional critics, who gave it a lower score of 5.4/10 across 42 reviews.