Awake (2007)
Release: November 28, 2007 | Runtime: 1h 24m | Rating: 6.5
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.
Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery.
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Main 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
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What is Awake about?
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.
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