Awakenings (1990)
Directed by Penny Marshall · 120 min · Drama
70.4 TOPICAL score · #744 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Awakenings (1990, directed by Penny Marshall) has a TOPICAL score of 70.4 - ranked 744 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and audience, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, including the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films. Critics: 81% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7/10 critics' average · Metacritic 74. Audiences: TMDB 7.8/10 (2,985 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 41 languages.
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- Critics81% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7/10 critics' average · Metacritic 74
- AudienceTMDB 7.8/10 (2,985 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 4 nominations - incl. National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 41 languages
- Still read75,547 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Robert De Niro (actor #8), Robin Williams (actor #39), John Heard (actor #892), Julie Kavner
“Awakenings received positive reviews from critics.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 6/10