Awakening (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2008, Awakening is a drama film directed by Christian Tafdrup, running about 39 minutes.
What it’s about. Carsten is dating Melissa, who introduces him to her parents. On a camping trip with Melissa's family, Carsten finds that he shares a secret with Melissa's father.
Who’s in it. Awakening stars Allan Hyde as Carsten, Julie Grundtvig Wester as Melissa, Lars Brygmann as Stig and Ellen Hillingsø as Birgitte.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Awakening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awakening tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awakening (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Awakening worth watching?
- Awakening holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Awakening?
- Awakening stars Allan Hyde, Julie Grundtvig Wester, Lars Brygmann and Ellen Hillingsø.
- When was Awakening released?
- Awakening was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 39 minutes.