Awakenings
1990 · TMDB 7.8
Directed by Penny Marshall
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.
Why it matters
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 b...
Same director
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Released
- 1990-12-04
- Studio
- Parkes/Lasker productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 7.8
KinoChain appearances
Chains through this film
Where this title sits in a journey — and where cinema takes you next.
This film hasn’t appeared in a public chain yet.
Follow your taste from this film →Connected films
Where this film leads
Linked through chains, directors and neighbouring cinema.
Big
Same director
A League of Their Own
Same director
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Same director
Renaissance Man
Same director
The Shadow's Edge
Related by genre
The Shawshank Redemption
Related by genre
Interstellar
Related by genre
The Godfather
Related by genre
The Dark Knight Rises
Related by genre
Michael
Related by genre
People
