Awakenings

7.8

/10

2h 0m 13+Drama Biography

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.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 an... Read more

Starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Max von Sydow, Anne Meara, Dexter Gordon, George Martin, Alice Drummond

Watch "Awakenings" from streaming services Netflix, Apple TV+ (itunes) released in 1990. It's a drama and biography movie, and has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.