Wake (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, Wake is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ellie Kanner, running about 97 minutes. “Meet Carys. She's a mourning person...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When things get tough for offbeat Carys Reitman, she does what any emotionally isolated, modern girl would do - she goes to strangers' funerals...
Who’s in it. Wake stars Bijou Phillips as Carys, Ian Somerhalder as Tyler, Jane Seymour as Mrs. Reitman and Danny Masterson as Shane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Wake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wake worth watching?
- Wake holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake?
- Wake stars Bijou Phillips, Ian Somerhalder, Jane Seymour, Danny Masterson and Marguerite Moreau.
- When was Wake released?
- Wake was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.