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92
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74
Critics' score based on 18 reviews.
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Theatrical Release Date:
12/20/1990
DVD Release Date:
09/10/1997
Run Time:
121min.
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Columbia Pictures
Genre(s):
Drama

Plot: Based on a true story as related by neurologist Oliver Sacks, Awakenings stars Robin Williams as the Sacks counterpart, here named Dr. Malcolm Sayer. Something of a klutz and naif, Dr. Sayer takes a job at a Bronx psychiatric hospital in 1969. Read More

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WIlliams plays roles in slapstick and humor,but this is a more serious challenge for him; As Dr. Sayer,he plays someone willing to help his patients enjoy a healthier life.DiNiro plays Leonard Lowe,wh... o is desperate for a way to stop his shaking all over;WhenSayer tries various formulas and changes to the patients' medication,he notices things don't go right.I enjoy this film, because it portrays a medical hero who is a champion for all people. Full Review

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