Wide-Awake
Synopsis
Ingénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who gave the dreamiest performances of 2012.
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Hollywood Heroines From 2012 - Wide-Awake | The New York Times
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-12-08
Top Cast
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Anne Hathaway
The Maid
Quvenzhané Wallis
The Superhero
Rebel Wilson
The Mermaid
Naomi Watts
The Makeup Artist
Kerry Washington
The Homeowner
Keira Knightley
The Witch
Elle Fanning
The Rainmaker
Jennifer Lawrence
The Snake Charmer
Helen Hunt
The Yoga Master
Marion Cotillard
The Gardener
Shirley MacLaine
The Pianist
Amy Adams
The Light-Bringer
Emmanuelle Riva
The Superwoman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 2012
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tierney Gearon
- Original Title
- Wide-Awake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- The New York Times
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tierney Gearon
Ross Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Richardson
Director of Photography
Tierney Gearon
Director
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What is Wide-Awake about?
Ingénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who gave the dreamiest performances of 2012.
Who directed Wide-Awake?
Wide-Awake was directed by Tierney Gearon.
Who stars in Wide-Awake?
The principal cast of Wide-Awake includes Anne Hathaway, Quvenzhané Wallis, Rebel Wilson, Naomi Watts, Kerry Washington.
When was Wide-Awake released and how long is it?
Wide-Awake was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 16m.