Awakenings
TMDB 7.8
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.
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TMDB 7.8
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.
Drama
Trailers & More
Awakenings
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.
- Directors
- Penny Marshall
- Producers
- Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
- Cast and Characters
- 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)
- Languages
- English