Is Awake appropriate for children?

# Awake - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller contains strong violence and language, plus moderate sexual content and frightening scenes. The plot centers on a man trapped awake during surgery, creating sustained psychological tension that may disturb sensitive children. Best suited for mature teens and adults only.

What age is Awake suitable for?

Our verdict for Awake is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Awake safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2007

Rating

Genre

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hayden Christensen

Clay Beresford

Jessica Alba

Sam Lockwood

Terrence Howard

Dr. Jack Harper

Lena Olin

Lilith Beresford

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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