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Awake

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While undergoing surgery, a young man (Hayden Christensen) experiences intraoperative awareness. He becomes fully alert -- but paralyzed -- and therefore cannot tell his doctors that he is not sedated and is enduring the whole process. Meanwhile, his wife (Jessica Alba) wrestles with demons of her own while her husband suffers through his ordeal.
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Critics Consensus

Awake has an interesting premise but would have benefited from tighter performances and more efficient direction and editing.

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James Dyer Empire Magazine 04/06/2008
1/5
Less painful than having your chest cut open, but a disagreeable experience just the same. Go to Full Review Adam Nayman eye WEEKLY 01/10/2008
3/5
The twist-happy screenplay holds together, and the actors around Christensen are better than they have to be: not only reliable hands like Lena Olin and Arliss Howard, but also a perfectly cast Jessica Alba, smartly playing with and against her looks. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness 12/30/2007
C-
Makes one want to assume a state of mind opposite to the film's title. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/02/2020
1.5/4.0
Awake may actually be the perfect video rental for even the most hardcore insomniac. Go to Full Review Matt Hudson What I Watched Tonight 10/20/2018
7/10
A gripping thriller with a good twist and a fantastic medical plot device, Awake is a good watch and succeeds in providing an uneasy feeling as the knives go in... Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 10/03/2012
C-
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Mohamad H @Mohamad-Hyder Feb 18 The acting is amazing, Hayden Christensen and Jessica Alba really outdid themselves. The movie has a surprising plot, and stole my attention from start to finish. Great movie. See more Ella P @Tinckletoots2 Feb 13 The best movie ever!!! It was a little graphic so not for anyone under 13. The plot twist was absolutely gut wrenching and the way he completely yearned for her was incredibly underrated. Jessica Alba and Hayden Christian together in this movie changed my life. I need time to reflect on my life after this movie… 10/10 would definitely recommend! See more Pongo K @RT48921889 Feb 4 Are you still awake? I am not. Booooring, ridiculous, drunk people in a heart transplant surgey. Stay away. See more David B @DwarfOReilly Feb 2 So bad... Reminded me why of a daytime soap but with worse acting. Number 1 movie on Netflix in my region so go figure. See more Stu M @StuMtjoy747 Jan 31 Two VERY good twists that I didn't see coming. Loved Jessica Alba since Dark Angel... See more Rozerin P @Rozeri.n Jan 28 Awake from 2007 is not a typical thriller as commonly found within the genre. Instead of relying on conventional suspense, the film creates a consistently dark and unsettling atmosphere that gradually draws the viewer into its story. I tend to watch films with the intention of not immediately trying to decode the plot or identify those responsible. Approaching Awake with this mindset, I fully surrendered to the film and fell directly into the traps it deliberately sets for its audience. This manipulative narrative style is what makes the film engaging and effective. It skillfully plays with expectations and perception, creating tension through psychological pressure rather than action. Overall, Awake is a gripping thriller that takes its time to unfold and is therefore highly recommended. See more Read all reviews
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Joby Harold

Director

Hayden Christensen

Clayton Beresford Jr.

Jessica Alba

Sam Lockwood

Terrence Howard

Dr. Jack Harper

Lena Olin

Lilith Beresford

Sam Robards

Clayton Beresford Sr.

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Synopsis While undergoing surgery, a young man (Hayden Christensen) experiences intraoperative awareness. He becomes fully alert -- but paralyzed -- and therefore cannot tell his doctors that he is not sedated and is enduring the whole process. Meanwhile, his wife (Jessica Alba) wrestles with demons of her own while her husband suffers through his ordeal.
Director
Joby Harold
Producer
John Penotti, Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente, Fisher Stevens, Bob Weinstein
Screenwriter
Joby Harold
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
Open City Films, GreeneStreet Films Inc., Weinstein Company
Rating
R (Intense Disturbing Situation|Brief Drug Use|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 30, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.4M
Runtime
1h 24m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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