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IMDb rating 6.1
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Critic Jordan Hoffman
rated 6

...all of the individual scenes, even the ones that resemble a play being workshopped right there on the screen, have sharp writing, good performances and are interesting in and of themselves.

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Cast & Crew

Tim Blake Nelson
As Adam Zarrow
Glenn Close
As Marcia Zarrow
Sam Waterston
As Prof. Walter Zarrow
Kristen Stewart
As Sophie

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"Anesthesia" is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the lives of multiple individuals in the aftermath of a violent mugging in New York City.s philosophy professor Walter Zarrow. As their stories intertwine, the film explores themes of desperation, loneliness, and the human desire for connection. Through the lens of these disparate characters, "Anesthesia" offers a poignant and unflinching look at the fragility of human existence.

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Anesthesia was released in theaters on January 8, 2016.