The Wake
Synopsis
Three men grieve the loss of their best friend over the course of a tumultuous weekend; their mishaps, witnessed by a young, female, film student whose thesis project both captures and manipulates their uncertain journey.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 2025
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Brightly
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Brightly
- Original Title
- The Wake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Brightly
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wake
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What is The Wake about?
Three men grieve the loss of their best friend over the course of a tumultuous weekend; their mishaps, witnessed by a young, female, film student whose thesis project both captures and manipulates their uncertain journey.
Who directed The Wake?
The Wake was directed by Brian Brightly.
Who stars in The Wake?
The principal cast of The Wake includes Michael Chernus, Rob Yang, Ross Partridge, Julia Randall, Ryan Miller.
When was The Wake released and how long is it?
The Wake was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.