Netflix Movie ‘Awake’: Arrives in June 2021 & What We Know So Far

Perhaps one for all the insomniacs out there, Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi thriller delves into a world plagued by those unable to sleep, with Jane the Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez in the driver’s seat to save the day. Coming to Netflix in June 2021, we’re keeping track of everything you need to know about Awake, including the plot, cast, trailers, and Netflix release date.

Mark Raso directs Awake, a Netflix Original Sci-Fi thriller film. It is based on the screenplay he and Joseph Raso wrote. Entertainment One and Paul Schiff Productions handled production.

Awake, at the time this article was written, is the scheduled 61st Netflix Original Movie to arrive on Netflix in 2021.

What is the Awake Netflix Release Date?

Awake will debut on Netflix Wednesday June 9, 2021. Subscribers around the world will have access to Awake.

Is there a plot to Awake's story?

All electronic devices are destroyed and people lose their ability to fall asleep, causing a world-wide catastrophe that quickly causes chaos. Jill, an ex-soldier, may have the cure to the world’s problem thanks to her daughter Matilda, but delivering her to the right people and saving the world is balanced on a thread as Jill slowly begins to lose her mind from the lack of sleep.

What are the cast members for Awake?

Although the cast of Awake has been confirmed, some characters are still to be named.

After starring in Love and Monsters, Ariana Greenblatt is a young actress that subscribers will recognize. Greenblatt might also be well-known to MCU enthusiasts, as she starred as the young Gamora in Infinity War.

Gina Rodriguez (left) and Ariana Greenblatt (right)

What is the movie’s runtime?

The running time of Awake is 96 minutes.

Where and when did Awake's production take place?

The production began in Toronto on August 19, 2019 and continued for many months. It’s unclear if the global pandemic impacted the post-production of the movie, but it definitely impacted any 2020 release.

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