The Awakening
2011, English. Directed by Nick Murphy.
Sometimes dead does not mean gone.
In post–War England, a writer and sometime-ghost hunter investigates a reported haunting at a boys boarding school.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 1,577 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Awakening
The Awakening isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Nick MurphyDirector
- Rebecca HallFlorence Cathcart
- Dominic WestRobert Mallory
- Imelda StauntonMaud Hill
- Isaac Hempstead WrightTom
- Lucy CohuConstance Strickland
- Cal MacAninchFreddie Strickland
- John ShrapnelReverend Hugh Purslow
- Diana KentHarriet Cathcart
- Richard DurdenAlexander Cathcart
- Alfie FieldVictor Parry
- Tilly VosburghVera Flood
- Ian HanmoreAlbert Flood
Details
- Released
- 17 August 2011
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Stephen Volk, Nick Murphy
- Budget
- $4.8M
- Box office
- $6.9M
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The Awakening: quick answers
Is The Awakening worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,577 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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 rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Awakening?
If you liked The Awakening, try Like Minds, The Boy, Sinister.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening (2011) was directed by Nick Murphy and stars Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton.