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The Awakening

2011·Movie·R·107 min·6.4(1,499)

Sometimes dead does not mean gone.

In post–War England, a writer and sometime-ghost hunter investigates a reported haunting at a boys boarding school.

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Where to watch The Awakening in United States

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Where is The Awakening streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Philo, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaAMC+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TVGoogle Play Movies
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Looke Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV
JapanAmazon Video, FOD

About The Awakening

The Awakening is a 2011 English-language horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Nick Murphy. The cast is led by Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Cohen Media Amazon Channel.

The Awakening was produced by BBC Film, Lipsync Productions, and Creative Scotland and made in United Kingdom and France. It was released on August 17, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.

Director
Nick Murphy
Writers
Stephen Volk, Nick Murphy
Release date
August 17, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, France
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$7 million
Production
BBC Film, Lipsync Productions, Creative Scotland
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The Awakening cast & crew

The Awakening was directed by Nick Murphy and written by Stephen Volk and Nick Murphy.

The cast features Rebecca Hall as Florence Cathcart, Dominic West as Robert Mallory, Imelda Staunton as Maud Hill, Isaac Hempstead Wright as Tom, Lucy Cohu as Constance Strickland, and Cal MacAninch as Freddie Strickland.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Pemberton, cinematography is by Eduard Grau, and it was produced by Sarah Curtis and Julia Stannard.

Is The Awakening worth watching?

The Awakening holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 1,499 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror, thriller, and mystery, The Awakening is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Awakening

In United States, you can stream The Awakening on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Awakening

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Florence Cathcart

Dominic West

Dominic West

Robert Mallory

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Maud Hill

Isaac Hempstead Wright

Isaac Hempstead Wright

Tom

Lucy Cohu

Lucy Cohu

Constance Strickland

Cal MacAninch

Cal MacAninch

Freddie Strickland

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Reverend Hugh Purslow

Diana Kent

Diana Kent

Harriet Cathcart

Richard Durden

Richard Durden

Alexander Cathcart

Alfie Field

Alfie Field

Victor Parry

Tilly Vosburgh

Tilly Vosburgh

Vera Flood

Ian Hanmore

Ian Hanmore

Albert Flood

The Awakening — FAQs

Where can I watch The Awakening in United States?

The Awakening is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is The Awakening on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Awakening is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Awakening in?

The Awakening is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Awakening?

The Awakening runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is The Awakening rated?

The Awakening is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 1,499 ratings.

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