Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Sleepers” by bringing the film to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. This newly remastered version of the 1996 thriller brings back this fittingly dark and expertly structured story that remains disturbingly relevant today. Based on the book of the same name by Lorenzo Carcaterra, “Sleepers” is written and directed by Oscar winner Barry Levinson and features an incredible star-studded cast.

“Sleepers” will be available on 4K Ultra HD and Digital on April 21st. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 1996

Runtime: 148 Minutes

Director: Barry Levinson

Screenwriter: Barry Levinson

Cast: Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Jason Patric, Bruno Kirby, Ron Eldard, Billy Crudup, Minnie Driver, Vittorio Gassman, Terry Kinney, Peter McRobbie, Jeffrey Donovan, Eugene Byrd, Wendell Pierce

Rating: R for language, graphic violence and two scenes of strong sexual content

Four ordinary boys. A harmless prank gone awry. Their childhood innocence forever shattered, they vow to avenge its loss in the haunting drama Sleepers. Sentenced to spend time at a reform school for their reckless behavior, four basically good boys from a bad neighborhood suffer a horrible fate while there. Forced to perform unspeakable acts by the very adults entrusted to watch over them, the young quartet barely survives the ordeal. A decade and a half later, nothing can erase the painful memories. But neighborhood justice, with a little support from a loyal priest, helps even the score. 

Special Features:

Sleepers Digital release and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc contain the following new special features:

• The Making of SLEEPERS: A Conversation with Barry Levinson (NEW)Uncover the inner workings of creating the film, from the production design to adopting the novel into a screenplay, with director Barry Levinson. 
• SLEEPERS: The Art of Casting with Director Barry Levinson (NEW)Director Barry Levinson delves into the intricacies of crafting the roles of this star-studded cast.