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Awakenings

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

1990 · PG-13 · 2h

Directed by Penny Marshall

7.8

TMDB audience score
3,007 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

  • 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

  • Alice Drummond
    Lucy Fishman

  • Richard Libertini
    Sidney

  • Laura Esterman
    Lolly

  • Barton Heyman
    Bert

  • Judith Malina
    Rose

  • Mary Alice
    Nurse Margaret

  • Keith Diamond
    Anthony

  • Bradley Whitford
    Dr. Tyler