Movie Details

Title

Awakenings

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.

Runtime

2 h 00 min

Release Date

4 December 1990

Actors

Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson, Max von Sydow, Anne Meara, Dexter Gordon, George Martin, Alice Drummond, Richard Libertini, Laura Esterman, Barton Heyman, Judith Malina, Mary Alice, Keith Diamond, Bradley Whitford, John Christopher Jones, Mary Catherine Wright, Jayne Haynes, Le Clanché du Rand, Yusef Bulos, Steven Randazzo, Gloria Harper, Gwyllum Evans, Steve Vinovich, Tiger Haynes, Harvey Miller, Tanya Berezin, Peter Stormare, Shane Fistell, Waheedah Ahmad, Charles Keating, Christina Huertes, Linda Burns, Judy Jacksina, Gary Tacon, Rico Elias, Mel Gorham, Chris Carolan, Debra Kovner-Zaks, Vin Diesel, Max Rabinowitz, Gordon Joseph Weiss, Byron Utley, Anthony McGowen, Paul Montgomery, Leonard Tepper, Vincent Pastore, Howard Feller, Libby Titus, Michael Hyde, Tomislav Novakovic, Adam Bryant, Anthony J. Nici, Oliver Block, Buck Smith, Joan E. MacIntosh, Harry L. Seddon

Certification

PG-13

Genres

Drama

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