Awakenings (1990)
Movie · 120 min · U/A 13+
Drama
7.8/10
English (original)
Where to watch now
Rent or buy
Story
“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.
Trailer
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
Availability history
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4 December 1990
Released
3 August 2026
Added on Apple TV StoreFor rent
3 August 2026
Added on Amazon Video (किराया/ख़रीद)For rent
3 August 2026
Added on Apple TV StoreTo buy
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Movie facts
Director
Penny Marshall
Writer
Steven Zaillian
Year
1990
Type
Movie
Certification
U/A 13+
Runtime
120 min
Original language
English
Release date
4 December 1990
OTT/digital release
20 March 2019
Status
Released
Frequently asked
Where to watch Awakenings?
Awakenings is not on any OTT subscription in India right now.
When was Awakenings released?
Awakenings was released on 4 December 1990.
How long is Awakenings?
Awakenings runs about 120 minutes.
What languages is Awakenings in?
Awakenings is available in: English.