A Nightmare Wakes (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2020, A Nightmare Wakes is a thriller film directed by Nora Unkel, running about 91 minutes. “The birth of Frankenstein.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adaptation of the novel "Frankenstein," as told through the life of Mary Shelley. As she creates her masterpiece, she gives birth to a monster.
Who’s in it. A Nightmare Wakes stars Alix Wilton Regan as Mary Shelley, Giullian Yao Gioiello as Percy Shelley, Philippe Bowgen as Lord Byron and Claire Glassford as Claire Clairmont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Nightmare Wakes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Nightmare Wakes page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Nightmare Wakes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Nightmare Wakes (2020)?
- In US, A Nightmare Wakes is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Nightmare Wakes worth watching?
- A Nightmare Wakes holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Nightmare Wakes?
- A Nightmare Wakes stars Alix Wilton Regan, Giullian Yao Gioiello, Philippe Bowgen, Claire Glassford and Lee Garrett.
- When was A Nightmare Wakes released?
- A Nightmare Wakes was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.