Waking (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2013, Waking is a notable film directed by Ben Shelton, running about 95 minutes. “What would you risk for the person of your dreams?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben is about to turn 30 and on his way to what everyone else tells him is a great life. He’s been with his girlfriend Amy for 6 years and is about to propose, and looks to be in line to take over her father’s practice. But a chance meeting with a mysterious and beautiful woman named Nadia changes everything, as Ben and Nadia begin to connect when they fall asleep, going on journeys through their memories together. As they begin to realize they’ve been meeting in their dreams since they were children, Ben must choose between the perfect life on paper, or the girl of his dreams.
Who’s in it. Waking stars Skyler Caleb as Ben, Meg Cionni as Nadia, Tara Erickson as Amy and Tim Daly as Jonathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Waking has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waking page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waking (2013)?
- In US, Waking is available to stream on Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Brew and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waking worth watching?
- Waking holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waking?
- Waking stars Skyler Caleb, Meg Cionni, Tara Erickson, Tim Daly and Jean Smart.
- When was Waking released?
- Waking was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.