Awakenings

Name: Awakenings
Released: 1990-12-04
Rating: 7.8

1990

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1990-12-04

Status

Released

Original Title

Awakenings

Runtime

2h 0m

Budget

$31,000,000

Revenue

$52,096,475

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Parkes/Lasker productions

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.

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