Awake(2007)
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Awake Synopsis
While undergoing heart surgery, a man experiences a phenomenon called ‘anesthetic awareness’, which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.
Awake (2007) is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Joby Harold, released on November 28, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard and Lena Olin. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,614 ratings.
- Director:
- Joby Harold
- Writers:
- Joby Harold
- Producers:
- Joana Vicente, John Penotti, Fisher Stevens
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Carpenter
- Composer:
- Samuel Sim
- Production:
- The Weinstein Company, Open City Films, GreeneStreet Films
- Budget:
- $86,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,373,825
- Status:
- Released
Awake (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Awake before you stream it.
Awake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hayden Christensen
as Clay Beresford
Jessica Alba
as Sam Lockwood
Terrence Howard
as Dr. Jack Harper
Lena Olin
as Lilith Beresford
Christopher McDonald
as Dr. Larry Lupin
Sam Robards
as Clayton Beresford Sr.
Arliss Howard
as Dr. Jonathan Neyer
Fisher Stevens
as Dr. Puttnam
Georgina Chapman
as Penny Carver
David Harbour
as Dracula
Steven Hinkle
as Young Clay
Denis O'Hare
as Financial News Analyst
Key crew
Directed by Joby Harold, written by Joby Harold, produced by Joana Vicente, John Penotti and Fisher Stevens.
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Awake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 1,614 ratings.
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Awake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Awake online?
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Awake (2007) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Awake?
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The main cast of Awake (2007) includes Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin and Christopher McDonald. The film was directed by Joby Harold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Awake released?
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Awake was released on November 28, 2007 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Awake worth watching?
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Awake (2007) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,614 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Awake?
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Yes. The official Awake trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.