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Awakenings(1990)

2h 0mDramaEnglish
7.8/10
2,869 user ratings

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

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

Studio

Parkes/Lasker productions

Budget

$31M

Revenue

$52M

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Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

as Leonard Lowe

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

as Malcolm Sayer

John Heard

John Heard

as Dr. Kaufman

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

as Eleanor Costello

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

as Paula

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

as Mrs. Lowe

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

as Peter Ingham

Anne Meara

Anne Meara

as Miriam

Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon

as Rolando

George Martin

George Martin

as Frank

Alice Drummond

Alice Drummond

as Lucy Fishman

Richard Libertini

Richard Libertini

as Sidney

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1990

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

English

Rating

7.8 / 10

Budget

$31M

Box Office

$52M

Production Companies

Parkes/Lasker productions

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Where can I watch Awakenings?

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What is Awakenings about?

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.

Who directed Awakenings?

Awakenings was directed by Penny Marshall and released in 1990. It is a drama film.

How long is Awakenings?

Awakenings has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

Who stars in Awakenings?

The cast of Awakenings includes Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe, Robin Williams as Malcolm Sayer, John Heard as Dr. Kaufman, Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello, Penelope Ann Miller as Paula and more.

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