Awake
“Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Awake (2007) Trailer HD | Hayden Christensen | Jessica Alba
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-30
Top Cast
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Hayden Christensen
Clay Beresford
Jessica Alba
Sam Lockwood
Terrence Howard
Dr. Jack Harper
Lena Olin
Lilith Beresford
Christopher McDonald
Dr. Larry Lupin
Sam Robards
Clayton Beresford Sr.
Arliss Howard
Dr. Jonathan Neyer
Fisher Stevens
Dr. Puttnam
Georgina Chapman
Penny Carver
David Harbour
Dracula
Steven Hinkle
Young Clay
Denis O'Hare
Financial News Analyst
Charlie Hewson
Brian the Orderly
Court Young
Officer Doherty
Poorna Jagannathan
Dr. Neyer's Nurse
Joshua Rollins
Funeral Minister
Lee Wong
Mr. Waturi
Kae Shimizu
Asian Translator
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$86M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$71.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joby Harold
- Screenplay & Story
- Joby Harold
- Original Score
- Samuel Sim, Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Awake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $86M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.4M
- Production Studios
- The Weinstein Company, Open City Films, GreeneStreet Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joby Harold
Joby Harold
Samuel Sim, Graeme Revell
Russell Carpenter
Craig McKay
Joana Vicente, Jason Kliot, John Penotti, Fisher Stevens, Harvey Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Joby Harold
Director
Joby Harold
Writer
Joana Vicente
Producer
Jason Kliot
Producer
John Penotti
Producer
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Cynthia Flynt
Costume Design
Craig McKay
Editor
Dina Goldman-Kunin
Production Design
David Isyomin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Samuel Sim
Original Music Composer
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Awake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Awake about?
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.
Who directed Awake?
Awake was directed by Joby Harold.
Who stars in Awake?
The principal cast of Awake includes Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin, Christopher McDonald.
When was Awake released and how long is it?
Awake was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Awake?
Awake had a reported production budget of $86M and grossed $14.4M at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Awake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Awake was composed by Samuel Sim, Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Awake?
Awake holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).