Awakenings (1990)
There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
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.
Director: Penny Marshall
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: December 4, 1990
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)
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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
- Max von Sydow - Peter Ingham
- Anne Meara - Miriam
- Dexter Gordon - Rolando
- George Martin - Frank
Screenplay
- Steven Zaillian (Screenplay)
- Oliver Sacks (Book)
Music: Randy Newman
Cinematography: Miroslav Ondříček
Editing: Battle Davis, Gerald B. Greenberg
Production: Parkes/Lasker productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $31M
Box Office: $52M
Original Language: en
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
coma, experiment, based on novel or book, hope, miracle, based on true story, hospital, illness, woman director, comatose, medical drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Awakenings about?
- 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.
- Who directed Awakenings?
- Awakenings was directed by Penny Marshall.
- Who stars in Awakenings?
- Awakenings stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson.
- How long is Awakenings?
- Awakenings has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Awakenings?
- Awakenings is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Awakenings?
- Awakenings has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Awakenings?
- Awakenings had a budget of $31M.
- How much did Awakenings gross?
- Awakenings grossed $52M worldwide.
- Where was Awakenings produced?
- Awakenings was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Awakenings?
- The themes of Awakenings include: Medical Drama and Hospital, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Stories of Hope and Redemption.