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Awake (2007)

R 84 min  -  Crime | Mystery | Thriller  -   30 November 2007 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.5/10 from 38,048 users   Metascore: 33/100 
Reviews: 178 user | 126 critic | 17 from Metacritic.com

The story focuses on a man who suffers "anesthetic awareness" and finds himself awake and aware, but paralyzed, during heart surgery. His mother must wrestle with her own demons as a drama unfolds around them, while trying to unfold the story hidden behind her son's young wife.

Director:

Joby Harold

Writer:

Joby Harold
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hayden Christensen ...
Jessica Alba ...
Terrence Howard ...
Lena Olin ...
Christopher McDonald ...
Dr. Larry Lupin
Sam Robards ...
Clayton Beresford Sr.
Arliss Howard ...
Dr. Jonathan Neyer
Fisher Stevens ...
Dr. Puttnam
Georgina Chapman ...
Penny Carver
David Harbour ...
Steven Hinkle ...
Young Clay (as Stephen Hinkle)
Denis O'Hare ...
Financial News Analyst
Charlie Hewson ...
Brian the Orderly
Court Young ...
Officer Doherty
Joseph Costa Joseph Costa ...
Dr. Elbogen
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Storyline

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

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Surgery | Anesthetic | Heart | Anesthetic Awareness | Heart Surgery  | See more »

Taglines:

Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, an intense disturbing situation, and brief drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bajo anestesia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,856,872 (USA) (2 December 2007) (2002 Screens)

Gross:

$32,685,679 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Hayden Christensen replaced Jared Leto. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: Clay's heart shows asystole on the ECG monitor, yet the surgeon calls for the defibrillator. An asystole, i.e. non-beating heart, can and must not be defibrillated. See more »

Quotes

Clay Beresford: [on being scolded on Dr. Jack] He's my friend mother, I trust him.
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Connections

Referenced in "Bad Movie Beatdown: Good Luck Chuck (#3.25)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Jingle Bells"
Arranged and Performed by Roger Webb
Courtesy of Kid Gloves Music and Dewolfe, Ltd. See more »