Movie

Awakenings

★ 7.8/10 · 2,938 votes 1990 2h 0m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

Robert De Niro Leonard Lowe Robin Williams Malcolm Sayer John Heard Dr. Kaufman Julie Kavner Eleanor Costello Penelope Ann Miller Paula Ruth Nelson Mrs. Lowe