Wide Awake (1998)

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88 min - Comedy | Family - 20 March 1998 (USA)

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A 10 year old boy goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Joseph Cross	...	Joshua Beal
	Timothy Reifsnyder	...	Dave O'Hara
	Dana Delany	...	Mrs. Beal
	Denis Leary	...	Mr. Beal
	Robert Loggia	...	Grandpa Beal
	Rosie O'Donnell	...	Sister Terry
	Camryn Manheim	...	Sister Sophia
	Vicki Giunta	...	Sister Beatrice
	Julia Stiles	...	Neena Beal
	Heather Casler	...	Hope
	Dan Lauria	...	Father Peters
	Stefan Niemczyk	...	Frank Benton
	Michael Pacienza	...	Freddie Waltman
	Michael Shulman	...	Robert Brickman
	Jaret Ross Barron	...	Dan

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Storyline

A fifth grader goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies. Along the way he gets into tons of trouble at Waldron Academy an all boys school. Also he is aided on his search by a sports loving nun. Written by Anonymous

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She Had All The Answers... Until Now! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language and thematic elements See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 March 1998 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Éveil à la vie See more »

Filming Locations:

Bryn Mawr College - 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$95,875 (USA) (22 March 1998) (29 Screens)

Gross:

$258,212 (USA) (5 April 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax Films, Woods Entertainment See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Although released in 1998, the film was actually produced in 1995. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the girls' ceremony, Hope's rose changes from one more fully open and blush colored, to a more tightly closed, whiter bud. See more »

Quotes

Sister Terry: Joshua, why do you feel the need to do these things?
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Connections

Referenced in Close-Up (2011) See more »

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"BLAME"
Performed by Zeitmahl
Music by Zeitmahl
Lyrics by Shok
Published by Spiral To The Nth (BMI) See more »

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