The Forgotten Al Pacino Crime Drama You Can Catch On HBO Max

Al Pacino might star as protagonist Will Dormer, but the film's supporting cast is equally as remarkable. Hilary Swank, fresh off of her 2000 Oscar win for "Boys Don't Cry," stars as Ellie Burr, a local detective who is enamored with Dormer's career. Notably, the late, great Robin Williams stars as Walter Finch, the creepy, calculating killer taunting Dormer. Williams, known by many audiences for his comedic roles, gives an incredible performance, showing the actor's incredible range. "Insomnia" also stars "Big Little Lies" actor Martin Donovan, talented character actor Paul Dooley, and "ER" star Maura Tierney.

"Insomnia" has another impressive name behind it too: director Christopher Nolan. The director/writer, now one of the biggest names in Hollywood, was still a relative newcomer at the time, known best for his work on the enormously successful "Memento." Nolan, of course, would go on to write and direct some of the biggest films of the next 15 years, including the "The Dark Knight" Batman trilogy, "Interstellar, "Inception," and "The Prestige." If you're looking for a gripping, well-directed, and well-acted thriller, you can't go wrong with "Insomnia," now streaming on HBO Max.