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Wide Awake

1998Movie1 h 28 minPG

43
WeakGoodWatch score
43
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Music by
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Facts

March 20, 1998 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
March 20, 1998
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Available in
40 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Wide Awake?"

Questions about Wide Awake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wide Awake?

In the United States, Wide Awake is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Wide Awake worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 50).

Is Wide Awake okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Wide Awake make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Wide Awake?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.