Wide Awake
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Wide Awake

(1998)Directed by M. Night Shyamalan88 min · PGComedy, Drama, Family
“Meeting your best friend. Finding your favorite teacher. Having your first crush. Remember what it felt like to be...”

Joshua Beal (Joseph Cross), ten years old and in a Catholic school, sets out to find God after his grandfather dies, asking priests, nuns and classmates what happened to him. M. Night Shyamalan follows him through the school year, with Sister Terry (Rosie O'Donnell) and his best friend Dave O'Hara (Timothy Reifsnyder) among those he questions. At home, Mr. Beal (Denis Leary) and Mrs. Beal (Dana Delany) watch their son grieve, and neither knows how to reach him.

Denis Learyas Mr. Beal
Joseph Crossas Joshua Beal
Rosie O'Donnellas Sister Terry
Dana Delanyas Mrs. Beal
Timothy Reifsnyderas Dave O'Hara
Camryn Manheimas Sister Sophia
Julia Stilesas Neena Beal
Dan Lauriaas Father Peters
Robert Loggiaas Grandpa Beal
Stefan Niemczykas Frank Benton
Michael Shulmanas Robert Brickman
Marc H. Glickas Father Sebastian
Joey Perilloas Mr. Waltman
Jerry Walshas Football Coach
Heather Casleras Hope