Where to Watch Awakenings (1990)

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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

Streaming availability data is provided by JustWatch via TMDB and updates daily. Prices and catalogues vary by region.

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

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