Release Date
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Original Release
December 4, 1990
2h 0m
Awakenings (1990)
⭐ 7.8120 min
Overview
Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patient to receive the controversial treatment. His awakening, filled with awe and enthusiasm, proves a rebirth for Sayer too, as the exuberant patient reveals life's simple but unutterably sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor.
Director
Penny Marshall
Department: Acting
⭐Popularity: 1.2
Cast
Robert De Niro
Leonard Lowe
⭐5.7
Robin Williams
Malcolm Sayer
⭐3.9
John Heard
Dr. Kaufman
⭐1.8
Julie Kavner
Eleanor Costello
⭐1.5
Penelope Ann Miller
Paula
⭐1.9
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Lowe
⭐0.5
Max von Sydow
Peter Ingham
⭐3.2
Anne Meara
Miriam
⭐1.0
Dexter Gordon
Rolando
⭐0.3
George Martin
Frank
⭐0.8
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Parkes/Lasker productions
