Awake (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2012, Awake is a drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.
Who’s in it. Awake stars Jason Isaacs as Michael Britten, Wilmer Valderrama as Detective Efrem Vega, Steve Harris as Detective Isaiah 'Bird' Freeman and Dylan Minnette as Rex Britten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Awake has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awake tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awake (2012)?
- In US, Awake is available to 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Awake?
- Awake stars Jason Isaacs, Wilmer Valderrama, Steve Harris, Dylan Minnette and Laura Allen.
- When was Awake released?
- Awake was released in 2012.