The Awakener (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Awakener is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gustavo Bonafé, running about 108 minutes. “Corruption has created its greatest enemy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Miguel is a federal agent, highly trained and skilled in weapons. After experiencing trauma in his personal life, he sets out on a journey of revenge, assuming the identity of a masked vigilante. The Awakener decides to do justice with his own hands by exterminating corrupt politicians.
Who’s in it. The Awakener stars Kiko Pissolato as Miguel/O Doutrinador, Tainá Medina as Nina, Samuel de Assis as Edu and Carlos Betão as Antero Gomes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Awakener has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Awakener page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Awakener tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Awakener (2018)?
- In US, The Awakener is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Awakener worth watching?
- The Awakener holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Awakener?
- The Awakener stars Kiko Pissolato, Tainá Medina, Samuel de Assis, Carlos Betão and Eduardo Moscovis.
- When was The Awakener released?
- The Awakener was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.