Awakenings
In 1969 a neurologist discovers the beneficial effects of the drug L-DOPA on catatonic patients who survived the encephalitis epidemic.
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In 1969 a neurologist discovers the beneficial effects of the drug L-DOPA on catatonic patients who survived the encephalitis epidemic.
Why watch Directed by Penny Marshall and starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams, based on Oliver Sacks's nonfiction memoir.
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- Where can I watch Awakenings?
- We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Awakenings in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
- What is Awakenings about?
- In 1969 a neurologist discovers the beneficial effects of the drug L-DOPA on catatonic patients who survived the encephalitis epidemic.
- Who is in the cast of Awakenings?
- Awakenings stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Dexter Gordon, Alice Drummond and Vin Diesel.
- Who directed Awakenings?
- Awakenings was directed by Alain Cuniot and Penny Marshall.
- When did Awakenings come out?
- Awakenings was released on 1 January 1990.
- How long is Awakenings?
- Awakenings runs 116 minutes (1 h 56 min).
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