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Awake Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery. When they planned her husband's murder, they never thought he'd be the one.

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Last modified: Dec. 20, 2008

Awake

Release Date: Friday, November 30, 2007

While undergoing open heart surgery, a man's failed anesthetic leaves him completely alert, but paralyzed and unable to tell his doctors.

Director: Joby Harold

Starring: Jessica Alba Hayden Christensen Terence Howard Lena Olin Sam Robards

R Drama N/A

  • 4.17 / 5.0
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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
In "Awake," a psychological thriller that tells the story of a man (Christensen) undergoing heart surgery while experiencing a phenomenon called "anesthetic awareness," which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife (Alba) must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.
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Who stars in Awake – Cast List

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Who is making Awake – Crew List

The film's writer Joby Harold last penned Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Army of the Dead.

Director
Joby Harold
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Producers
Jason Kliot
Joana Vicente

Production – What we know about the Awake

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for language, an intense disturbing situation, and brief drug use
Runtime
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Tagline
Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery. When they planned her husband's murder, they never thought he'd be the one.
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Language
English
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Awake Release Date: When was the film released?

Awake was released in on Friday, November 30 , 2007. There were four other movies released on the same date, including The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Pathology and Mama's Boy.

Awake DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Awake is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Awake today on Amazon.

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