Awake
"Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery."
Originally released in 2007. Awake is a thriller/crime film. directed by Joby Harold. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, and Terrence Howard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,442 votes)
Budget
$86M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.4M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $86,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,373,825
Production Companies
- The Weinstein Company
- Open City Films
- GreeneStreet Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 themsel...
Who directed Awake?
Awake was directed by Joby Harold.
How long is Awake?
Awake has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Awake released?
Awake was released on November 28, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Awake?
The main cast of Awake includes Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin, Christopher McDonald.
Is Awake worth watching?
Awake has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,442 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.