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The Awakening

6.5195426mMovieDrama

"The Awakening" is a 1954 short drama film of Douglas Fairbanks Presents anthology series based on Nikolai Gogol's short story "The Overcoat".

DirectorMichael McCarthy
WriterLawrence B. Marcus
ProducerLance Comfort

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Cast · Directed by Michael McCarthy

BKBuster Keaton
Buster Keaton
The Man
JHJames Hayter
James Hayter
The Chief
CJCarl Jaffe
Carl Jaffe
The Tailor
LC
Lynne Cole
The Girl
GKGeoffrey Keen
Geoffrey Keen
The Supervisor
DJDouglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self - Host
LK
Lily Kann
The Landlady (uncredited)
CLChristopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Factory proprietor (uncredited)

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The Awakening — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Awakening?

The Awakening isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Awakening on Netflix?

No, The Awakening is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Awakening on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Awakening isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Awakening for free?

The Awakening isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Awakening?

The Awakening hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 1, 1954. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.