Awakenings (1990)Stream and Watch Online

Want to watch 'Awakenings' on your TV or mobile device at home? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Penny Marshall-directed movie via subscription can be tricky, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

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Released December 12th, 1990, 'Awakenings' stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner The PG-13 movie has a runtime of about 2 hr, and received a user score of 78 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 2,419 respected users.

Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple iTunes, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, fuboTV, Showtime Apple TV Channel, AMC on Demand, Vudu, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Google Play Movies, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , YouTube, and Showtime Paramountplus Bundle .