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Sleepy Hollow
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Directed by Tim Burton. With Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three people – murders the townsfolk attribute to a legendary specter, The Headless Horseman.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSkeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three peo…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Sleepy Hollow.
MoviHero lists November 19, 1999 as the release date for Sleepy Hollow. Tim Burton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel, Miranda Richardson as Lady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch, Michael Gambon as Baltus Van Tassel. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 19, 1999
GenresMystery · Thriller · Fantasy · Horror
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorTim Burton
CastJohnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel, Miranda Richardson as Lady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch, Michael Gambon as Baltus Van Tassel
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Sleepy Hollow right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Sleepy Hollow runs 1h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 7,687 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary8/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“It is you, Ichabod Crane, who is now put to the test.”
Viewer reaction
“Well, it has a great cast, and they all do a great job.”
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“et us get this over with right away.”
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“Decent watch, might watch again, and can recommend.”
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“Great Spooky Flick for the Fall Season! "Sleepy Hollow" is Tim Burton's stylish 1999 take on Washington Irving's classic tale about Ichabod Crane and the…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Villainy wears many masks, none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Tim BurtonDirector
Andrew Kevin WalkerWriter
Adam SchroederProducer
Kevin YagherProducer
Johnny DeppIchabod Crane
Christina RicciKatrina Van Tassel
Miranda RichardsonLady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch
Michael GambonBaltus Van Tassel
Casper Van DienBrom Van Brunt
Jeffrey JonesReverend Steenwyck
Richard GriffithsBürgermeister Phillipse
Ian McDiarmidDr. Lancaster
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherKatrina Van TasselKatrina Van Tassel appears in Sleepy Hollow (1999).Open character guide otherBaltus Van TasselBaltus Van Tassel appears in Sleepy Hollow (1999).Open character guide otherBrom Van BruntBrom Van Brunt appears in Sleepy Hollow (1999).Open character guide otherCrone WitchCrone Witch appears in Sleepy Hollow (1999).Open character guide otherIchabod CraneIchabod Crane appears in Sleepy Hollow (1999).Open character guide
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