Wide Awake

Wide Awake

Meeting your best friend. Finding your favorite teacher. Having your first crush. Remember what it felt like to be...

1998•1h 28m•5.5/10

ComedyDramaFamily

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.5/10(91)

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.

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Production

Miramax, Woods Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Mr. Beal

Joseph Cross

Joseph Cross

Joshua Beal

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Sister Terry

Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Mrs. Beal

Timothy Reifsnyder

Timothy Reifsnyder

Dave O'Hara

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Sister Sophia

Julia Stiles

Julia Stiles

Neena Beal

Dan Lauria

Dan Lauria

Father Peters

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Grandpa Beal

Stefan Niemczyk

Frank Benton

Michael Shulman

Michael Shulman

Robert Brickman

Marc H. Glick

Marc H. Glick

Father Sebastian

Joey Perillo

Joey Perillo

Mr. Waltman

Jerry Walsh

Jerry Walsh

Football Coach

Heather Casler

Hope

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