Awake (2007) Apr 2026

The gimmicky premise of Awake is the fact that one in 700 patients experience what's called "anesthetic awareness" during surgery. Common Sense Media

During the procedure, the anesthesia fails to fully sedate him. While paralyzed on the table, Clay experiences an out-of-body sensation and overhears a conspiracy: his new wife, Sam (Jessica Alba), and his trusted surgical team are actually plotting to murder him for his inheritance. Awake (2007)

The film follows Clay Beresford (Hayden Christensen), a young billionaire who requires a heart transplant. The gimmicky premise of Awake is the fact

Against his mother Lilith’s (Lena Olin) wishes, Clay insists that his close friend, Dr. Jack Harper (Terrence Howard), perform the operation. Sam (Jessica Alba)