Rank: 31/100 in Top Movie 1990 – Awakenings: There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Movie Synopsis:
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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Movie details:

  • Original Title: Awakenings
  • Original Language: en
  • Release Date: 1990-03-15
  • Category 1 (Type): Movie
  • Category 2 (Genres): Drama Movie
  • Category 3 (Year): Movie 1990
  • Adult: FALSE
  • Status: Released
  • Studios (Production Companies): Parkes/Lasker productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America
  • Budget: $0.00
  • Revenue: $52,096,475.00
  • Running Time: 120 minutes
  • Director: Penny Marshall
  • Actors: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller
  • YB100 views Counts: 698
  • YB100 Likes: 7
  • Popularity: 13.235
  • Vote Count: 1395
  • Vote Average: 7.8

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