Awake

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

Nov 30 2007 R 1h 24m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Plot

While undergoing open heart surgery, a man's failed anesthetic leaves him completely alert, but paralyzed and unable to tell his doctors

Written by

Joby Harold

Directed by

Joby Harold

Cast

Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

GreeneStreet Films, Open City Films, The Weinstein Company

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Trailers
Awake
Scores
# of Votes
86,506
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
33
Popularity
NA