Wide Awake(1998)
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Wide Awake Synopsis
The tale of a ten-year-old boy in a Catholic school who, following the death of his beloved grandfather, embarks on a quest to discover the meaning of life.
Wide Awake (1998) is a comedy, drama and family film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, released on March 20, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Denis Leary, Joseph Cross, Rosie O'Donnell and Dana Delany. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Writers:
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Producers:
- Cathy Konrad, Cary Woods
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Composer:
- Edmund Choi
- Production:
- Miramax, Woods Entertainment
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Wide Awake (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wide Awake before you stream it.
Wide Awake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denis Leary
as Mr. Beal
Joseph Cross
as Joshua Beal
Rosie O'Donnell
as Sister Terry
Dana Delany
as Mrs. Beal
Timothy Reifsnyder
as Dave O'Hara
Camryn Manheim
as Sister Sophia
Julia Stiles
as Neena Beal
Dan Lauria
as Father Peters
Robert Loggia
as Grandpa Beal
- Stefan Niemczyk
Stefan Niemczyk
as Frank Benton
Michael Shulman
as Robert Brickman
Marc H. Glick
as Father Sebastian
Key crew
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, written by M. Night Shyamalan, produced by Cathy Konrad and Cary Woods.
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Wide Awake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 99 ratings.
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Wide Awake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wide Awake online?
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Wide Awake (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wide Awake?
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The main cast of Wide Awake (1998) includes Denis Leary, Joseph Cross, Rosie O'Donnell, Dana Delany and Timothy Reifsnyder. The film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wide Awake released?
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Wide Awake was released on March 20, 1998 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Wide Awake worth watching?
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Wide Awake (1998) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wide Awake?
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Yes. The official Wide Awake trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.