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The Awakening (2011)

โ€œSometimes dead does not mean gone.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,545 votes 1h 47m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#138 of 249 films from 2011 #1462 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Nick Murphy ยท Written by Stephen Volk, Nick Murphy

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Overview

In postโ€“War England, a writer and sometime-ghost hunter investigates a reported haunting at a boys boarding school.

Cast

Rebecca Hallas Florence Cathcart
Dominic Westas Robert Mallory
Imelda Stauntonas Maud Hill
Isaac Hempstead Wrightas Tom
Lucy Cohuas Constance Strickland
Cal MacAninchas Freddie Strickland
John Shrapnelas Reverend Hugh Purslow
Diana Kentas Harriet Cathcart
Richard Durdenas Alexander Cathcart
Alfie Fieldas Victor Parry
Tilly Vosburghas Vera Flood
Ian Hanmoreas Albert Flood
Andrew Havillas George Vandermeer
Anastasia Hilleas Dorothy Vandermeer

Facts

Release dateAugust 17, 2011
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$4,798,235
Box office$6,879,667 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt1687901

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Questions

How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is The Awakening worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,545 votes, which places it #138 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 45%) and #1462 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening was directed by Nick Murphy.
Who stars in The Awakening?
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; Cal MacAninch as Freddie Strickland.
What is The Awakening rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Awakening?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/110450.

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