Awakenings 1990
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SplatDr. 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
Full Cast & Crew
as Leonard Lowe
as Malcolm Sayer
as Dr. Kaufman
as Eleanor Costello
as Paula
as Mrs. Lowe
as Peter Ingham
as Miriam
as Rolando
as Frank
Director:
Writer:
Steven Zaillian, Oliver Sacks
Stars:
Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson, Max von Sydow, Anne Meara, Dexter Gordon, George Martin,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
120 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Awakenings
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Leonard Lowe
as Malcolm Sayer
as Dr. Kaufman
as Eleanor Costello
as Paula
as Mrs. Lowe
as Peter Ingham
as Miriam
as Rolando
as Frank
as Lucy Fishman
as Sidney
as Lolly
as Bert
as Rose
as Nurse Margaret
as Anthony
as Dr. Tyler
as Dr. Sullivan
as Nurse Beth
as Frances
as Magda
as Joseph
as Luis
as Dottie
as Desmond
as Ray
as Janitor
as Hospital Director
as Psychiatrist
as Neurochemist
as Man in Hall
as Hysterical Woman
as Mr. Kean
as Christina
as Fishsticks
as Hospital Receptionist
as George
as Orderly #1
as Nurse Sara
as EEG Technician
as Cafeteria Nurse
as Head Ward Orderly
as Ward #5 Patient
as Ward #5 Patient #2
as Ward #5 Patient #3
as Ward #5 Patient #4
as Ward #5 Patient #5
as Ward #5 Patient #6
as Ward #5 Patient #7
as Club Singer
as Bus Driver
as Bartender
as Librarian
as Young Leonard
as Leonard's Friend #1
as Leonard's Friend #2
as Teacher
as Medical Student
as Psych Ward Intern
as Pot-Head Hippie
as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
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