The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To (2015)
THE BOY WHO COULDN’T SLEEP AND NEVER HAD TO is a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure in the tradition of “Back To The Future,” with classic teen-movie themes like friendship, first love, and betrayal playing out on a superhuman scale. Darren, a high school outcast whose only refuge is his homemade comic book, gets launched into an adventure way cooler than anything he could dream up when he discovers his best friend has no biological need for sleep and can bring their dreams into reality. Composed of equal parts action, humour, and heart, this story of a comic book fan who finds himself in a real-life superhero movie will make audiences believe that anything is possible.
Director: Dan Eckman
Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Cast
- Jack Quaid - Darren
- Tony Revolori - Eric
- Jennifer Blakeslee - Operative
- Gregory Burke - Gun Scientist
- John Nania - Warrior
- Jeff Eckman - Warrior (Double)
Screenplay
- Meggie McFadden (Adaptation)
- D.C. Pierson
- D.C. Pierson (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Chris Darnell
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Dan Eckman
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To about?
- THE BOY WHO COULDN’T SLEEP AND NEVER HAD TO is a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure in the tradition of “Back To The Future,” with classic teen-movie themes like friendship, first love, and betrayal playing out on a superhuman scale. Darren, a high school outcast whose only refuge is his homemade comic book, gets launched into an adventure way cooler than anything he could dream up when he discovers his best friend has no biological need for sleep and can bring their dreams into reality. Composed of equal parts action, humour, and heart, this story of a comic book fan who finds himself in a real-life superhero movie will make audiences believe that anything is possible.
- Who directed The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To?
- The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To was directed by Dan Eckman.
- Who stars in The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To?
- The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To stars Jack Quaid, Tony Revolori, Jennifer Blakeslee, Gregory Burke, John Nania, Jeff Eckman.
- How long is The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To?
- The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To?
- The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To is a Science Fiction, Comedy film.