Awakenings
“There is no such thing as a simple miracle.”
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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Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Leonard Lowe
Robin Williams
Malcolm Sayer
John Heard
Dr. Kaufman
Julie Kavner
Eleanor Costello
Penelope Ann Miller
Paula
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Lowe
Max von Sydow
Peter Ingham
Anne Meara
Miriam
Dexter Gordon
Rolando
George Martin
Frank
Alice Drummond
Lucy Fishman
Richard Libertini
Sidney
Laura Esterman
Lolly
Barton Heyman
Bert
Judith Malina
Rose
Mary Alice
Nurse Margaret
Keith Diamond
Anthony
Bradley Whitford
Dr. Tyler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Century City, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 29, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.68x
+$21.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Zaillian
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- Awakenings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.1M
- Production Studios
- Parkes/Lasker productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penny Marshall
Steven Zaillian, Oliver Sacks
Randy Newman
Miroslav Ondříček
Gerald B. Greenberg, Battle Davis
Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker, Elliot Abbott, Arne Schmidt, Penny Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Penny Marshall
Director
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Battle Davis
Editor
Lawrence Lasker
Producer
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
Cynthia Flynt
Costume Design
Anton Furst
Production Design
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Awakenings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Awakenings about?
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.
Who directed Awakenings?
Awakenings was directed by Penny Marshall.
Who stars in Awakenings?
The principal cast of Awakenings includes Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller.
When was Awakenings released and how long is it?
Awakenings was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Awakenings?
Awakenings had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $52.1M at the worldwide box office (1.68 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Awakenings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Awakenings was composed by Randy Newman.
Is Awakenings based on a book or true story?
Awakenings is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Oliver Sacks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Awakenings?
Awakenings holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).