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Awakenings

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

  • Movie
  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 2h

Directed by Penny Marshall

7.8

TMDB audience rating
7.8 out of 10 from 3,008 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • Robert De Niro

    Robert De NiroLeonard Lowe

  • Robin Williams

    Robin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer

  • John Heard

    John HeardDr. Kaufman

  • Julie Kavner

    Julie KavnerEleanor Costello

  • Penelope Ann Miller

    Penelope Ann MillerPaula

  • Ruth Nelson

    Ruth NelsonMrs. Lowe

  • Max von Sydow

    Max von SydowPeter Ingham

  • Anne Meara

    Anne MearaMiriam

  • Dexter Gordon

    Dexter GordonRolando

  • George Martin

    George MartinFrank

  • Alice Drummond

    Alice DrummondLucy Fishman

  • Richard Libertini

    Richard LibertiniSidney

  • Laura Esterman

    Laura EstermanLolly

  • Barton Heyman

    Barton HeymanBert

  • Judith Malina

    Judith MalinaRose

  • Mary Alice

    Mary AliceNurse Margaret

  • Keith Diamond

    Keith DiamondAnthony

  • Bradley Whitford

    Bradley WhitfordDr. Tyler

Director
Penny Marshall
Writer
Steven Zaillian
Music
Randy Newman
Cinematography
Miroslav Ondříček