Awake
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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.
Awake is a 2007 thriller that explores the terrifying medical phenomenon of anesthetic awareness, where a patient remains conscious and paralyzed during heart surgery. The film follows a man's harrowing experience on the operating table while his wife faces impossible choices and personal turmoil outside the surgical suite. This gripping crime-mystery explores the psychological and emotional toll of medical trauma on both patient and family.
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Hayden ChristensenClay Beresford
Jessica AlbaSam Lockwood
Terrence HowardDr. Jack Harper
Lena OlinLilith Beresford
Christopher McDonaldDr. Larry Lupin
Sam RobardsClayton Beresford Sr.
Arliss HowardDr. Jonathan Neyer
Fisher StevensDr. Puttnam
Georgina ChapmanPenny Carver
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Steven HinkleYoung Clay
Denis O'HareFinancial News Analyst
Charlie HewsonBrian the Orderly
Court YoungOfficer Doherty
Poorna JagannathanDr. Neyer's Nurse
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Awake (2007) Trailer HD | Hayden Christensen | Jessica Alba
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When was Awake released?
Awake was released on November 28, 2007.
Where can I watch Awake?
Awake is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers, though availability varies by region and changes over time.
What is anesthetic awareness?
Anesthetic awareness is a rare medical phenomenon where a patient regains consciousness during surgery but remains paralyzed, unable to move or communicate. The film centers on a protagonist experiencing this terrifying condition during heart surgery.
Is Awake based on a true story?
While anesthetic awareness is a real documented medical occurrence, Awake is a fictional thriller that dramatizes this phenomenon through a fictional narrative about a man and his wife.
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