The Awakening
1980, English. Directed by Mike Newell.
They thought they had buried her forever!
When a British archaeologist violates an Egyptian queen's tomb, her evil spirit enters his daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Awakening isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mike NewellDirector
- Charlton HestonMatthew Corbeck
- Susannah YorkJane Turner
- Jill TownsendAnne Corbeck
- Stephanie ZimbalistMargaret Corbeck
- Patrick DruryPaul Whittier
- Bruce MyersDr. Khalid
- Nadim SawalhaDr. El Sadek
- Ian McDiarmidDr. Richter
- Ahmed OsmanYussef
- Miriam MargolyesDr. Kadira
- Michael MellingerHamid
- Leonard MaguireJohn Matthews
Details
- Released
- 9 July 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Allan Scott, Chris Bryant, Clive Exton
- Box office
- $8.4M
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What The Awakening is based on
The Awakening is based on The Jewel of Seven Stars (1903) by Bram Stoker, published by Heinemann.
1903
The Jewel of Seven Stars
By Bram Stoker
Published by Heinemann
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The Awakening: quick answers
Is The Awakening worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Awakening have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Awakening. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Awakening parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Awakening is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Awakening on?
The Awakening isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Awakening?
If you liked The Awakening, try The Mummy, The Mummy, The Oblong Box.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening (1980) was directed by Mike Newell and stars Charlton Heston, Susannah York, Jill Townsend.
What is The Awakening based on?
The Awakening is based on The Jewel of Seven Stars (1903) by Bram Stoker, published by Heinemann.