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The Awakening

4.219099mMovieDramaComedy

A confirmed bachelor learns that he will inherit his late uncle's fortune only if he marries, which he does reluctantly. Shortly afterward he returns to his bachelor lifestyle but realizes he can't get his wife's face out of his thoughts.

DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterMary Pickford

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Cast · Directed by D.W. Griffith

AJArthur V. Johnson
Arthur V. Johnson
The Major
CBClara T. Bracy
Clara T. Bracy
The Widow
MPMary Pickford
Mary Pickford
The Widow's Daughter
AO
Anthony O'Sullivan
The Lawyer
KBKate Bruce
Kate Bruce
A Nun
OMOwen Moore
Owen Moore
The Major's Friend
GNGeorge Nichols
George Nichols
A Priest
MSMack Sennett
Mack Sennett
The Butler

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The Awakening — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Awakening?

The Awakening isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Awakening on Netflix?

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

Is The Awakening on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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The Awakening isn't streaming in Canada 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 Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 17, 1909. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.