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Awakenings

“There is no such thing as a simple miracle.”

★ 7.8 TMDB Rating · 3K votes

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
Release date
Dec 4, 1990
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Awakenings

  • Portrait of Robert De Niro

    Robert De Niro

    Leonard Lowe

  • Portrait of Robin Williams

    Robin Williams

    Malcolm Sayer

  • Portrait of John Heard

    John Heard

    Dr. Kaufman

  • Portrait of Julie Kavner

    Julie Kavner

    Eleanor Costello

  • Portrait of Penelope Ann Miller

    Penelope Ann Miller

    Paula

  • Portrait of Ruth Nelson

    Ruth Nelson

    Mrs. Lowe

  • Portrait of Max von Sydow

    Max von Sydow

    Peter Ingham

  • Portrait of Anne Meara

    Anne Meara

    Miriam

  • Portrait of Dexter Gordon

    Dexter Gordon

    Rolando

  • Portrait of George Martin

    George Martin

    Frank

  • Portrait of Alice Drummond

    Alice Drummond

    Lucy Fishman

  • Portrait of Richard Libertini

    Richard Libertini

    Sidney

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United States
Streaming on TubiRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
India
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada
Streaming on CraveRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies
Australia
Streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

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