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Awake

Awake

Awake

Awake

Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery.

2007•1h 24m•

★6.5(1,519 ratings)

ThrillerCrimeMystery

Overview

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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Main Cast

Hayden Christensen

Hayden Christensen

Clay Beresford

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Sam Lockwood

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Dr. Jack Harper

Lena Olin

Lena Olin

Lilith Beresford

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Dr. Larry Lupin

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Clayton Beresford Sr.

Arliss Howard

Arliss Howard

Dr. Jonathan Neyer

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Dr. Puttnam

Georgina Chapman

Georgina Chapman

Penny Carver

David Harbour

David Harbour

Dracula

Steven Hinkle

Steven Hinkle

Young Clay

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Financial News Analyst

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Joby Harold
Script Supervisor: Anthony Pettine
First Assistant Director: Amanda Slater

Writing

Writer: Joby Harold

Production

Producer: Joana Vicente
Producer: John Penotti
Producer: Fisher Stevens
Casting: Avy Kaufman
Producer: Jason Kliot
Location Manager: Shane Haden

Music & Sound

Music Editor: Missy Cohen
Sound Effects Editor: Wyatt Sprague
Supervising Sound Editor: Nicholas Renbeck
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Bob Chefalas
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Nicholas Renbeck
Sound Designer: Paul Hsu

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Russell Carpenter
Steadicam Operator: Jamie Silverstein
Camera Operator: Hernán Otaño
Camera Operator: Jamie Silverstein
Still Photographer: K.C. Bailey
Best Boy Grip: Pedro Hernández

Editing

Editor: Craig McKay
Dialogue Editor: Dan Edelstein
Dialogue Editor: Mary Ellen Porto
First Assistant Editor: James W. Harrison III
Co-Editor: Kate Eales
Editorial Consultant: John Scott

Art Direction

Production Design: Dina Goldman-Kunin
Set Decoration: Tora Peterson
Art Direction: Ben Barraud
Art Department Coordinator: Mary Frances Eglin
Construction Coordinator: Richard Hebrank
Leadman: Joseph Proscia

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Cynthia Flynt
Makeup Department Head: Chris Bingham
Hairstylist: Michelle Johnson
Hair Department Head: Anna Hilton
Makeup Artist: Evelyne Noraz
Assistant Costume Designer: Frankie Ritacco

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Supervisor: David Isyomin

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery."

#2

The film had a budget of $86.0M but only grossed $14.4M, losing $71.6M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 84 minutes (1h 24m).

#4

The film was directed by Joby Harold.

#5

The screenplay was written by Joby Harold.

#6

The score was composed by Samuel Sim.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Russell Carpenter.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0211933.

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Rating

6.5/10

Good

1,519 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Awake

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

日本語, English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$86,000,000

Revenue:

$14,373,825

Production Companies:

The Weinstein Company

The Weinstein Company

Open City Films

GreeneStreet Films