Wide Awake
1998·Comedy·1h 28m
6.8
★
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.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
boys' school
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Cast
Denis Leary
Mr. Beal
Joseph Cross
Joshua Beal
Rosie O'Donnell
Sister Terry
Dana Delany
Mrs. Beal
Timothy Reifsnyder
Dave O'Hara
Camryn Manheim
Sister Sophia
Julia Stiles
Neena Beal
Dan Lauria
Father Peters
Robert Loggia
Grandpa Beal
Michael Shulman
Robert Brickman
Marc H. Glick
Father Sebastian
Joey Perillo
Mr. Waltman
Crew
M. Night Shyamalan
Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Writer
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Cathy Konrad
Producer
Cary Woods
Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
James Bigwood
Co-Producer
Avy Kaufman
Casting
Randall Balsmeyer
Title Designer
Popular Reviews
40 reviews
Logan_Yenser
2.0★ · 01/01/26
I thought this movie was pretty boring. It's so funny to me that M. Night Shyamalan is known for his thrillers, yet his first studio film is this family comedy about a boy who loses his grandpa and looks for answers about life and death.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
I thought this movie was pretty boring. It's so funny to me that M. Night Shyamalan is known for his thrillers, yet his first studio film is this family comedy about a boy who loses his grandpa and looks for answers about life and death.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Logan_Yenser
2.0★ · 01/01/26
I thought this movie was pretty boring. It's so funny to me that M. Night Shyamalan is known for his thrillers, yet his first studio film is this family comedy about a boy who loses his grandpa and looks for answers about life and death.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
I thought this movie was pretty boring. It's so funny to me that M. Night Shyamalan is known for his thrillers, yet his first studio film is this family comedy about a boy who loses his grandpa and looks for answers about life and death.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Logan_Yenser
2.0★ · 01/01/26
I thought this movie was pretty boring. It's so funny to me that M. Night Shyamalan is known for his thrillers, yet his first studio film is this family comedy about a boy who loses his grandpa and looks for answers about life and death.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
I thought this movie was pretty boring. It's so funny to me that M. Night Shyamalan is known for his thrillers, yet his first studio film is this family comedy about a boy who loses his grandpa and looks for answers about life and death.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Although it is so much unlike the rest of his filmography, there are seedlings of Shyamalan trademarks that are there. Things such as the questioning of faith, kids who don't speak like how kids actually speak, and the twist ending.
All in all, a very meh start to Shyamalan's filmography. I know he has his ups and downs over the years, but when he hits, he hits. It's just a shame that this movie does not hit.
Nioui
3.0★ · 12/29/25
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c'était chiant.... en vrai je comprend l'idée elle est un peu touchante mais franchement c'est pas bien rythmé, et c'est trop long (et pourtant ça fait meme pas 1h30)
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c'était chiant.... en vrai je comprend l'idée elle est un peu touchante mais franchement c'est pas bien rythmé, et c'est trop long (et pourtant ça fait meme pas 1h30)
**Calendrier de l'avent 2025 - 18
**
c'était chiant.... en vrai je comprend l'idée elle est un peu touchante mais franchement c'est pas bien rythmé, et c'est trop long (et pourtant ça fait meme pas 1h30)
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c'était chiant.... en vrai je comprend l'idée elle est un peu touchante mais franchement c'est pas bien rythmé, et c'est trop long (et pourtant ça fait meme pas 1h30)
Eclectic Sorcerer
4.0★ · 03/24/25
2 movies in and I have only seen bad Shyamalan, I know sixth sense will be good, I know sixth sense will be good.
2 movies in and I have only seen bad Shyamalan, I know sixth sense will be good, I know sixth sense will be good.