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Awakenings (1991)

Movie"There is no such thing as a simple miracle."
Audience Score
78
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 11th, 1991
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 9th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$31,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$52,096,475 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Elliot Abbott, Penny Marshall, Arne Schmidt
Production Companies:Parkes/Lasker productions