Anesthesia Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jul. 2, 2016

Anesthesia

Release Date: Friday, January 8, 2016 Limited

A snowy New York City night, a beloved teacher, a shocking crime: this provocative drama pieces together the puzzle of a man’s life just before it changes forever.

Director: Tim Blake Nelson

Starring: Sam Waterston • Kristen Stewart • Tim Blake Nelson • Glenn Close • Corey Stoll

N/A Drama 1 hr, 30 m

3.67 / 5.0

59% WILL SEE 41% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: While on his way home one evening, Walter Zarrow (Sam Waterston), a popular Columbia University philosophy professor, is violently attacked on the street. There are a domino effect of events that led up to this seemingly senseless assault. Along the way, hidden connections between a seemingly disparate group of people—including a self-destructive student (Kristen Stewart), a hard-drinking suburban housewife (Gretchen Mol), and a desperate junkie (K. Todd Freeman).

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Who stars in Anesthesia – Cast List

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Sam Waterston
The Six Triple Eight, On The Basis Of Sex
Kristen Stewart
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, Love Me
Tim Blake Nelson
The Testament of Ann Lee , Dune: Part Two
Glenn Close
Animal Farm, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Corey Stoll
Midnight in Paris, Non-Stop

Who is making Anesthesia – Crew List

A look at Anesthesia behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tim Blake Nelson last helmed Leaves of Grass and Michael Zero. The film's writer Tim Blake Nelson last penned Leaves of Grass and Seasons of Dust.

Director: Tim Blake Nelson
Screenwriter: Tim Blake Nelson

Studio: IFC Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Anesthesia

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2015

Completed

Changed Anesthesia movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Anesthesia Trailers and Clips

Anesthesia

Theatrical Trailer

Anesthesia Release Date: When was the film released?

Anesthesia was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 8 , 2016. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Revenant, The Forest and Diablo. As a limited release, Anesthesia was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Anesthesia DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Anesthesia is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, June 21, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Anesthesia today on Amazon.

Anesthesia Digital Release Date

Anesthesia is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, January 8, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.