Awake

Awake

84 mins | Crime, Thriller, Mystery | Nov. 28, 2007

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.

Awake

84 mins | Crime, Thriller, Mystery | Nov. 28, 2007

Awake
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers The Weinstein Company, Open City Films, GreeneStreet Films
Original title Awake
Directors Amanda Slater, Anthony Pettine, Joby Harold
Writers Joby Harold

Cast

Hayden Christensen

as Clay Beresford

Jessica Alba

as Sam Lockwood

Terrence Howard

as Dr. Jack Harper

Lena Olin

as Lilith Beresford

Christopher McDonald

as Dr. Larry Lupin

Sam Robards

as Clayton Beresford Sr.

Arliss Howard

as Dr. Jonathan Neyer

Fisher Stevens

as Dr. Puttnam

Georgina Chapman

as Penny Carver

David Harbour

as Dracula

Steven Hinkle

as Young Clay

Denis O'Hare

as Financial News Analyst

Charlie Hewson

as Brian the Orderly

Court Young

as Officer Doherty

Poorna Jagannathan

as Dr. Neyer's Nurse

Joshua Rollins

as Funeral Minister

Lee Wong

as Mr. Waturi

Kae Shimizu

as Asian Translator

Brenda Schad

as Pregnant Woman

Ross Klavan

as Financial News Analyst