1990 · Drama
Awakenings
There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
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.
- 7.8/10 · 2,965 votes
- 2h
- December 4, 1990
- English
Directed by Penny Marshall
About Awakenings
Awakenings is a 1990 drama film directed by Penny Marshall. It runs 2h. It was released on December 4, 1990.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.8 out of 10, based on 2,965 TMDB votes.
Awakenings Details
- Title
- Awakenings
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 7.8/10 from 2,965 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Writers
- Steven Zaillian
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Box office
- $52,096,475
- Keywords
- coma, experiment, based on novel or book, hope, miracle, based on true story, hospital, illness, woman director, comatose, medical drama
Awakenings Release Date
Awakenings was released on December 4, 1990. More 1990 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Awakenings Genres
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Awakenings Cast
Robert De NiroLeonard Lowe
Robin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer
John HeardDr. Kaufman
Julie KavnerEleanor Costello
Penelope Ann MillerPaula
Ruth NelsonMrs. Lowe
Max von SydowPeter Ingham
Anne MearaMiriam
Dexter GordonRolando
George MartinFrank
Alice DrummondLucy Fishman
Richard LibertiniSidney
Laura EstermanLolly
Barton HeymanBert
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