Waking the Dead (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2000, Waking the Dead is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Keith Gordon, running about 105 minutes. “Sometimes love has a life of it's own.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A congressional candidate questions his sanity after seeing the love of his life, presumed dead, suddenly emerge.

Who’s in it. Waking the Dead stars Billy Crudup as Fielding Pierce, Jennifer Connelly as Sarah Williams, Paul Hipp as Danny Pierce and Hal Holbrook as Isaac Green, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Waking the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $327.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Waking the Dead page.

If you liked it. Fans of Waking the Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Waking the Dead (2000)?
In US, Waking the Dead is available to 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 Waking the Dead worth watching?
Waking the Dead holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Waking the Dead?
Waking the Dead stars Billy Crudup, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Hipp, Hal Holbrook and Ivonne Coll.
When was Waking the Dead released?
Waking the Dead was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.