Awakenings 1990 · USA · 121 minutes · PG-13 · Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations. medical drama psychological drama docudrama Stars: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard Director: Penny Marshall There is no such thing as a simple miracle. The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them. Tags: doctors and patients, finding the cure, therapy 7.8 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like There is no such thing as a simple miracle. The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them. Tags: doctors and patients, finding the cure, therapy Watch Awakenings trailer Starring of Awakenings Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe Robin Williams as Dr. Malcolm Sayer John Heard as Dr. Kaufman Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello Penelope Ann Miller as Paula Ruth Nelson as Mrs. Lowe Max von Sydow as Dr. Peter Ingham Anne Meara as Miriam Dexter Gordon as Rolando George Martin as Frank Alice Drummond as Lucy Fishman Richard Libertini as Sidney Laura Esterman as Lolly Barton Heyman as Bert Judith Malina as Rose Mary Alice as Nurse Margaret Keith Diamond as Anthony Bradley Whitford as Dr. Tyler John Christopher Jones as Dr. Sullivan Mary Catherine Wright as Nurse Beth Jayne Haynes as Frances Le Clanché du Rand as Magda Yusef Bulos as Joseph Steven Randazzo as Luis Gloria Harper as Dottie Gwyllum Evans as Desmond Steve Vinovich as Ray Tiger Haynes as Janitor Harvey Miller as Hospital Director Tanya Berezin as Psychiatrist Peter Stormare as Neurochemist Shane Fistell as Man in Hall Waheedah Ahmad as Hysterical Woman Charles Keating as Mr. Kean Christina Huertes as Christina Linda Burns as Fishsticks Judy Jacksina as Hospital Receptionist Gary Tacon as George Rico Elias as Security Guard Mel Gorham as Orderly 1 Chris Carolan as Nurse Sara Debra Kovner-Zaks as EEG Technician Vin Diesel as Cafeteria Nurse Storyline of Awakenings 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. Genre: biography, drama Theme: doctors and patients, finding the cure, therapy Mood: triumph of the spirit Certification: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Ages 13+ Recommended Flag: adult language, adult situations, questionable for children, violence MPA rating: PG-13 Award: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations. Rating of Awakenings 7.8 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Awakenings Write your review or comment