Awake (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2007, Awake is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Joby Harold, running about 84 minutes. “Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While undergoing heart surgery, a man experiences a phenomenon called ‘anesthetic awareness’, which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.
Who’s in it. Awake stars Hayden Christensen as Clay Beresford, Jessica Alba as Sam Lockwood, Terrence Howard as Dr. Jack Harper and Lena Olin as Lilith Beresford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Awake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Awake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awake (2007)?
- In US, Awake is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Awake worth watching?
- Awake holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Awake?
- Awake stars Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin and Christopher McDonald.
- When was Awake released?
- Awake was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.