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A Wake

2019·Movie
1h 45min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and faith and meaning

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Sometimes the right path is a circle.

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. Precocious preteen Molly meticulously organizes the event expecting everything to go exactly as planned. Megan, their older sister, returns home after a long absence, no longer interested in repressing the truth. Their Baptist grandmother and parents attempt to maintain normalcy when an unexpected stranger, Jameson, arrives -- forcing the family to face secrets and lies around Mitchel's death.
Family Grief DramaSouthern Gothic AtmosphereSpiritual MysteryReligious Family ConflictEmotional RealismComing-of-Age TragedySecrets and LiesIntimate Character StudyMelancholic Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Wake legally?

A Wake is included with a subscription to Dekkoo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Wake worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Wake?

1 h 45 min

A Wake runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is A Wake in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch A Wake?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Wake in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for A Wake, including Bittersweet Ending, Meaningful Name, Organ Theft.