The Awakener
Seen it?2018 | 108 min | Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. 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 crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved V for Vendetta or The Equalizer, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Miguel is a federal agent, highly trained and skilled in weapons. After experiencing trauma in his personal life, he sets out on a journey of revenge, assuming the identity of a masked vigilante. The Awakener decides to do justice with his own hands by exterminating corrupt politicians.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gustavo Bonafé
- Kiko PissolatoMiguel/O Doutrinador
- Tainá MedinaNina
- Samuel de AssisEdu
- Carlos BetãoAntero Gomes
- Eduardo MoscovisSandro Correa
- Helena LuzAlice
- Natália LageIsabela
- Eduardo ChagasOliveira
- Tuca AndradaSiqueira
- Helena RanaldiJulia Machado