Wake Up Love (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, Wake Up Love is a comedy and romance film directed by Eliseo Subiela, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Ernesto is a journalist in his 40's who comes from a generation which encountered much political persecution and exile; between the memories and unhealed wounds of his past, stands Ernesto. When his good friend Ricardo calls him one day and proposes to get together after 25 years, they decide to gather all the members of the “old gang” in order to revive those old feelings the best way they know how, through some good old rock n' roll. Amongst one of Ernesto's encounters is Ana, an old love who will bring a twisting unexpected turn into his life. The old gang is comprised of Ricardo's depressive, hypochondriac wife Ana and her socially-conscious former lover Ernesto, a journalist who left Ana years ago to pursue his political ideologies in post-revolutionary Cuba.
Who’s in it. Wake Up Love stars Juan Leyrado as Ricardo, Darío Grandinetti as Ernesto, Soledad Silveyra as Ana and Laura Azcurra as Ana (young), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Wake Up Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wake Up Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake Up Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake Up Love (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wake Up Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wake Up Love worth watching?
- Wake Up Love holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake Up Love?
- Wake Up Love stars Juan Leyrado, Darío Grandinetti, Soledad Silveyra, Laura Azcurra and Luciano Leyrado.
- When was Wake Up Love released?
- Wake Up Love was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.