The Awakening
1990, English. Directed by Ethan Jacobson & Nacho Cerdà.
A high school student falls asleep while sitting in class. When he wakes up, all time is frozen, except for him.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Trilogy of Death - Nacho Cerda: watch order
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nacho Cerdà, Ethan Jacobson
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The Awakening: quick answers
What comes after The Awakening?
Next in the series: Aftermath (1994) and Genesis (1998).
Is The Awakening worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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?
No age rating is listed for The Awakening yet.
Which OTT platform is The Awakening on?
The Awakening isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Awakening?
If you liked The Awakening, try Donovan's Echo, FairyTale: A True Story, House of Anubis: The Touchstone of Ra.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening (1990) was directed by Ethan Jacobson and Nacho Cerdà and stars Elliot Blankenship, Nacho Cerdà, Liana David.