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Wide Awake

  • 19981998
  • PGPG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
4.3K
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POPULARITY
12,801
1,012
Wide Awake (1998)
Trailer
Play trailer0:31
1 Video
52 Photos
ComedyDramaFamily
A 10-year-old boy goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies.A 10-year-old boy goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies.A 10-year-old boy goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
4.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
12,801
1,012
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    • Director
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • Writer
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • Stars
      • Joseph Cross
      • Timothy Reifsnyder
      • Dana Delany
    Top credits
    • Director
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • Writer
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • Stars
      • Joseph Cross
      • Timothy Reifsnyder
      • Dana Delany
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 58User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Wide Awake
    Trailer 0:31
    Wide Awake

    Photos52

    Rosie O'Donnell and Joseph Cross in Wide Awake (1998)
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    Joseph Cross in Wide Awake (1998)
    Dana Delany and Denis Leary in Wide Awake (1998)
    Rosie O'Donnell in Wide Awake (1998)

    Top cast

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    Joseph Cross
    Joseph Cross
    • Joshua Beal
    Timothy Reifsnyder
    Timothy Reifsnyder
    • Dave O'Hara
    Dana Delany
    Dana Delany
    • Mrs. Beal
    Denis Leary
    Denis Leary
    • Mr. Beal
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Grandpa Beal
    Rosie O'Donnell
    Rosie O'Donnell
    • Sister Terry
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Sister Sophia
    Vicki Giunta
    • Sister Beatrice
    Julia Stiles
    Julia Stiles
    • Neena Beal
    Heather Casler
    • Hope
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Father Peters
    Stefan Niemczyk
    Stefan Niemczyk
    • Frank Benton
    Michael Pacienza
    • Freddie Waltman
    Michael Shulman
    Michael Shulman
    • Robert Brickman
    Jaret Ross Barron
    • Dan
    Jarrett Abello
    • John
    Joseph Melito
    • Billy
    • (as Joseph Melito Jr.)
    Peter A. Urban Jr.
    • Newman
    • Director
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • Writer
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although released in 1998, the film was actually shot in 1995. Additionally, the film's copyright date in the credits is listed as being 1997, indicating that post-production work had not been completed until then.
    • Goofs
      During the girls' ceremony, Hope's rose changes from one more fully open and blush colored, to a more tightly closed, whiter bud.
    • Quotes

      Joshua A. Beal: My question's about my Aunt Denise. She's not baptized - so that means she's goin' to hell, right?

      Sister Terry: Uh, no - actually, she's not, Joshua.

      Joshua A. Beal: And my dad's best friend - he's not baptized, either, and that means *he's* goin' to hell.

      Sister Terry: Joshua, I think you misunderstood.

      Student: Oh, man! Seth Greenberg rides my bus - he's not baptized.

      Sister Terry: OK, wait a second...

      Billy: Hey - my cousin's goin' to hell?

      Sister Terry: No - I don't think...

      Dan: That family living next door - their whole house is goin' to hell!

      Sister Terry: No, that's not what it says in the book. If you'll notice, on page four... OK! Alright, quiet!... No one is going to hell!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Wild Things/Niagara, Niagara/Mr. Nice Guy/Wide Awake/Fireworks (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      This Ain't a Song (It's a Prayer)
      Performed by John Carbo
      Music and Lyrics by John Carbo
      Published by Kingmaker Music (BMI)

    User reviews58

    Review
    Top review
    Drama
    "Rosie O'Donnel is hilarious!", says the box. The descriptions are misleading. THIS IS NOT A COMEDY. It is amusing at times, very slow, and emotionally moving. Even though I was expecting comedy, I watched the whole thing. That says something.
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    5
    • dave-120
    • Jan 16, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Más astuto que nunca
    • Filming locations
      • Bryn Mawr College - 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Woods Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $282,175
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $95,875
      • Mar 22, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $282,175
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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