The Awakening (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, The Awakening is a horror film directed by Mike Newell, running about 105 minutes. “They thought they had buried her forever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.
Who’s in it. The Awakening stars Charlton Heston as Matthew Corbeck, Susannah York as Jane Turner, Jill Townsend as Anne Corbeck and Stephanie Zimbalist as Margaret Corbeck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Awakening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Awakening tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Awakening (1980)?
- In US, The Awakening is available to 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 The Awakening worth watching?
- The Awakening holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Awakening?
- The Awakening stars Charlton Heston, Susannah York, Jill Townsend, Stephanie Zimbalist and Patrick Drury.
- When was The Awakening released?
- The Awakening was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.