Name: Wide Awake
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Released: 2006-02-11
Duration: 1 h 19 min
Cast: William C. Dement

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A filmmaker documents his bout with insomnia.

Filmmaker Alan Berliner chronicles his lifelong battle with insomnia in this intimate documentary. The cameras roll as he tries to quiet his overly active mind so he can get a decent night's sleep, capturing the details of what it's like to suffer from a chronic sleep disorder. As he struggles to find balance, his friends and family -- who endure the worst of Berliner's bouts with insomnia -- question whether he really wants to find a cure.

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Directed by: Alan Berliner
Written by: Alan Berliner
Produced by: Sheila Nevins

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February 11, 2006 · 1 h 19 min · R

Released: February 11, 2006
Runtime: 1 h 19 min
Age rating: R
Genres: Documentary, Horror
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 69 countries

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Where can I stream Wide Awake?

HBO Max

In the United States, Wide Awake streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Wide Awake worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Will Wide Awake scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 0 of 10 and tension 3.

Is Wide Awake plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.