The children in a religious family clash with their parents as they prepare for the wake of their brother, Mitchel. Teenage Mason desperately tries to reach his lost identical twin through spiritual means.
In the United States, A Wake streams on Dekkoo, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.
Is A Wake worth watching?
56
DecentGoodWatch score
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.9).
Is A Wake okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is A Wake plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does A Wake use?
Bittersweet EndingMeaningful NameOrgan TheftArtistic License – MedicineAdventures In Coma LandBig Bad FriendFace Death with DignityDomestic AbuseStarts with Their FuneralFan DisserviceShirtless SceneToken Good Teammateand 29 more
TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Meaningful Name, and Organ Theft.