Awakenings (1990)

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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.

• Released: 1990-12-04
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 2h 0m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.8/10 from 2,963 votes

Directed by Penny Marshall.

Top cast

• 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
• Ruth Nelson as Mrs. Lowe
• Max von Sydow as Peter Ingham
• Anne Meara as Miriam
• Dexter Gordon as Rolando
• George Martin as Frank

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Awakenings

• United States: watch free on Fawesome, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
• India: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store
• Canada: stream on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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