The Sleepover

The Sleepover, in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, respects the story underneath its action rather than burying it. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. No filler scenes, no spinning wheels between the action. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Sleepover keeps coming up in conversation. The choreography in The Sleepover serves the story instead of interrupting it. Two siblings who discover their seemingly normal mom is a former thief in witness protection. Mom is forced to pull one last job, and the kids team up to rescue her over the course of an action-packed night. The physicality Sadie Stanley and Maxwell Simkins bring elevates every sequence. The Sleepover came out in 2020. What separates The Sleepover from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want their entertainment to move fast and not waste a scene, The Sleepover respects your time. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Sadie Stanley anchors the chaos with real screen presence. Every set piece here is doing more than one job at once.

The Sleepover was released in 2020, directed by Trish Sie. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.