Where to Watch Awakenings (1991) Online

Looking to watch 'Awakenings' in the comfort of your own home? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Penny Marshall-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to do the work for you.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Awakenings' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Awakenings' right now, here are some specifics about the Parkes/Lasker productions drama flick.

Released January 11th, 1991, 'Awakenings' stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner The PG-13 movie has a runtime of about 2 hr, and received a user score of 78 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 2,551 experienced users.

Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'Awakenings' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Netflix, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies .