Awake

Film - 2007 - Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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.

Directed by

Joby Harold

Starring

Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin, Christopher McDonald, Sam Robards

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.5 out of 10

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Film · 2007 · Crime · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

Awake

76% match1h 24mMA 15+
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The story

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.

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IMDb
6.5 / 10
82k votes
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23%
Tomatometer
3.21 / 5
107k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreCrime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 24m
RatedMA 15+
Release2007-11-28
Where to watch
Netflix
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