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The Awakening

6.420111h 47m15MovieHorrorThrillerMystery

In post–War England, a writer and sometime-ghost hunter investigates a reported haunting at a boys boarding school.

DirectorNick Murphy
WritersStephen Volk·Nick Murphy
ProducersSarah Curtis·Julia Stannard

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Cast · Directed by Nick Murphy

RHRebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall
Florence Cathcart
DWDominic West
Dominic West
Robert Mallory
ISImelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton
Maud Hill
IWIsaac Hempstead Wright
Isaac Hempstead Wright
Tom
LCLucy Cohu
Lucy Cohu
Constance Strickland
CMCal MacAninch
Cal MacAninch
Freddie Strickland
JSJohn Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
Reverend Hugh Purslow
DKDiana Kent
Diana Kent
Harriet Cathcart
RDRichard Durden
Richard Durden
Alexander Cathcart
AFAlfie Field
Alfie Field
Victor Parry
TVTilly Vosburgh
Tilly Vosburgh
Vera Flood
IHIan Hanmore
Ian Hanmore
Albert Flood

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The Awakening — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Awakening?

The Awakening is streaming on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS, Studiocanal Presents and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Awakening on Netflix?

No, The Awakening is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS and Studiocanal Presents.

Is The Awakening on Amazon Prime Video?

The Awakening isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Awakening for free?

The Awakening is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.