Awakenings - 1999

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.

120min
1999
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.8/10

Cast

Robert De Niro profile pictureRobert De NiroLeonard Lowe
Robin Williams profile pictureRobin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer
John Heard profile pictureJohn HeardDr. Kaufman
Julie Kavner profile pictureJulie KavnerEleanor Costello
Ruth Nelson profile pictureRuth NelsonMrs. Lowe
Max von Sydow profile pictureMax von SydowPeter Ingham
Alice Drummond profile pictureAlice DrummondLucy Fishman
Mary Alice profile pictureMary AliceNurse Margaret
Peter Stormare profile picturePeter StormareNeurochemist
Mel Gorham profile pictureMel GorhamNurse Sara
Byron Utley profile pictureByron UtleyWard #5 Patient #2
Vincent Pastore profile pictureVincent PastoreWard #5 Patient #6
Harry L. Seddon profile pictureHarry L. SeddonMedical Student
Jack Mulcahy profile pictureJack MulcahyPsych Ward Intern
Vin Diesel profile pictureVin DieselHospital Orderly (uncredited)

About Awakenings

Awakenings 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.

Runtime: 120min

Extra details

Original Title: Awakenings
Original Language: English
Budget: $31,000,000.00
Revenue: $52,096,475.00
Directed By: Penny Marshall
Production Companies
Parkes/Lasker productions