Awake
Seen it?2026 | 5 min | Documentary, Animation
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a box office smash, but just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for animation lovers and the curious.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Based on his writings from a sleepless night in U.S. immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil reflects on being separated from his family and the fragile promises of democracy, justice, and human dignity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 333K people sought it out in the past year
Cast & crew
Directed by Elyse Kelly, Dan Fipphen
- Mahmoud KhalilSelf