Awake(2007)
“Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery.”
Overview
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.
Director
Joby Harold
Studio
The Weinstein Company
Budget
$86M
Revenue
$14M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$86M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
The Weinstein Company • Open City Films • GreeneStreet Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Awake?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Awake (2007).
What is Awake about?▼
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.
Who directed Awake?▼
Awake was directed by Joby Harold and released in 2007. It is a thriller, crime, mystery film.
How long is Awake?▼
Awake has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
Who stars in Awake?▼
The cast of Awake includes 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 and more.
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