While undergoing open heart surgery, a man's failed anesthetic leaves him completely alert, but paralyzed and unable to tell his doctors.
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language, an intense disturbing situation, and brief drug use
Plot: What's the story about?
In "Awake," a psychological thriller that tells the story of a man (Christensen) undergoing heart surgery while experiencing a phenomenon called "anesthetic awareness," which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife (Alba) must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.
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Who stars in Awake: Cast List
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Mechanic: Resurrection
New York, I Love You, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Animal, Biker Boyz
One Life, Remember Me
The Art of Getting By, Catch That Kid
Who's making Awake: Crew List
A look at the Awake behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Joby Harold last wrote Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Army of the Dead.
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Production: What we know about Awake?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Awake Release Date: When was the film released?
Awake was a release in 2007 on Friday, November 30, 2007. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Mama's Boy, Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding and Pathology.
Awake DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Awake was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 .