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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Awake
Where to watch: Amazon
Movie · Thriller · Crime · R
2007 · 1h 24m · ★ 11% (88K)
Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery.
Director: Joby Harold
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard
Overview
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.
Director
Joby Harold
Production
The Weinstein Company, Open City Films, GreeneStreet Films
Cast
Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin, Christopher McDonald, Sam Robards, Arliss Howard, Fisher Stevens, Georgina Chapman, David Harbour, Steven Hinkle, Denis O'Hare, Charlie Hewson, Court Young, Poorna Jagannathan, Joshua Rollins, Lee Wong, Kae Shimizu, Brenda Schad, Ross Klavan
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads