Spring Awakening
Synopsis
Set in late 19th-century Germany, Spring Awakening tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of teenage sexuality and adolescence. Suppressed by an unyielding and repressive adult society, the youths turn to rock music as a vessel to voice their desires, fears, and rebellious spirits.
Top Cast
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Jonathan Groff
Melchior Gabor
Lea Michele
Wendla Bergmann
John Gallagher Jr.
Moritz Stiefel
Skylar Astin
Georg Zirschnitz
Gideon Glick
Ernst Röbel
Krysta Rodriguez
Thea
Jonathan B. Wright
Hanschen Rilow
Lilli Cooper
Martha Bessell
Lauren Pritchard
Ilse Neumann
Remy Zaken
Anna
Stephen Spinella
Adult men
Christine Estabrook
Adult Women
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Sater, Frank Wedekind
- Original Title
- Spring Awakening
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mayer
Steven Sater, Frank Wedekind
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mayer
Director
Frank Wedekind
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Awakening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spring Awakening about?
Set in late 19th-century Germany, Spring Awakening tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of teenage sexuality and adolescence. Suppressed by an unyielding and repressive adult society, the youths turn to rock music as a vessel to voice their desires, fears, and rebellious spirits.
Who directed Spring Awakening?
Spring Awakening was directed by Michael Mayer.
Who stars in Spring Awakening?
The principal cast of Spring Awakening includes Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr., Skylar Astin, Gideon Glick.
When was Spring Awakening released and how long is it?
Spring Awakening was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is Spring Awakening based on a book or true story?
Spring Awakening is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Steven Sater".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spring Awakening?
Spring Awakening holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).