Awake and Sing! (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, Awake and Sing! is a drama film directed by Norman Lloyd, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Bergers, a blue-collar Jewish family living in an overstuffed tenement and undone by the Depression, struggle through hard times and dream of a better future in this 1972 production of Clifford Odets' pungent play. Personalities and politics clash as Odets' mélange of characters try to survive on pennies a day. Walter Matthau plays cynical World War I amputee Moe Axelrod, and Leo Fuchs portrays the family's iron-willed leftist grandfather.
Who’s in it. Awake and Sing! stars Walter Matthau as Moe Axelrod, Ron Rifkin as Sam Feinschreiber, Felicia Farr as Hennie and Martin Ritt as Uncle Morty, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awake and Sing! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awake and Sing! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awake and Sing! (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awake and Sing! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Awake and Sing!?
- Awake and Sing! stars Walter Matthau, Ron Rifkin, Felicia Farr, Martin Ritt and Leo Fuchs.
- When was Awake and Sing! released?
- Awake and Sing! was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.