Awake (2007 film)

Awake is a 2007 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Joby Harold in his feature directorial debut.

Awake is a 2007 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Joby Harold in his feature directorial debut. It stars Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, and Lena Olin, and follows a wealthy man who remains conscious but paralyzed during heart surgery while uncovering a plot against him. The film was released theatrically in the United States and Canada on November 30, 2007.

Plot

The film follows Clay Beresford, a wealthy young man who is conscious but unable to move during open-heart surgery. While paralyzed, he discovers a conspiracy to kill him and must rely on events outside his control.

Production

Awake was written and directed by Joby Harold and marked his first feature film as a director. The film was produced in the United States and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in North America.

Release and reception

The film premiered in Canadian and U.S. theatres on November 30, 2007. It received mixed-to-negative critical response, though it earned more at the box office than its production budget.

Cast

The principal cast includes Hayden Christensen as Clay Beresford, Jessica Alba as Samantha Lockwood, Terrence Howard as Dr. Jack Harper, and Lena Olin as Clay’s mother.