Wide Awake (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, Wide Awake is a comedy, drama and family film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, running about 88 minutes. “Meeting your best friend. Finding your favorite teacher. Having your first crush. Remember what it felt like to be...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tale of a ten-year-old boy in a Catholic school who, following the death of his beloved grandfather, embarks on a quest to discover the meaning of life.
Who’s in it. Wide Awake stars Denis Leary as Mr. Beal, Joseph Cross as Joshua Beal, Rosie O'Donnell as Sister Terry and Dana Delany as Mrs. Beal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Wide Awake 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 Wide Awake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wide Awake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wide Awake (1998)?
- In US, Wide Awake 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 Wide Awake worth watching?
- Wide Awake holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wide Awake?
- Wide Awake stars Denis Leary, Joseph Cross, Rosie O'Donnell, Dana Delany and Timothy Reifsnyder.
- When was Wide Awake released?
- Wide Awake was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.