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1990 · Movie · 2h

Awakenings

CriticsCritics: 78
AudienceAudience: 8.0

In 1969, a shy research physician begins working with patients who have lived for years in a catatonic state after a rare illness. He tests an experimental treatment on one patient, opening a moving chance for renewed connection, independence, and discovery for both the patients and their caregivers.

My take

You’ll likely appreciate this heartfelt, true-story medical drama for its powerful performances and emotional questions about living fully; Not for you if you prefer fast pacing, lighter themes, or less sentimental storytelling.

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Cast

Robert De NiroRobin WilliamsJohn HeardJulie KavnerPenelope Ann MillerRuth NelsonMax von SydowAnne Meara

Director

Penny Marshall

If tonight is a Awakenings night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.