Awakenings

Movie / Show Details

Awakenings is a 1990 drama directed by Penny Marshall, based on neurologist Oliver Sacks’ acclaimed book. Robin Williams plays Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a dedicated research physician who discovers that an experimental drug called L-Dopa can awaken patients trapped in catatonic states from a mysterious sleeping sickness. Robert De Niro stars as Leonard, one of Sayer’s patients who regains consciousness after thirty years of immobility. As Leonard adjusts to a world that has moved on without him, both doctor and patient undergo profound changes, while Leonard develops a tentative connection with the daughter of another patient, played by Penelope Miller.

This single-disc DVD release runs 121 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating from Columbia Pictures. The film earned multiple Oscar nominations including best picture, actor, and screenplay, resonating with both critics and audiences for its moving exploration of medical breakthrough and human resilience. You can own this hand-inspected copy of a fact-based drama that touched millions of viewers.