Awakenings (1991)

"There is no such thing as a simple miracle."Movie
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Awakenings
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PG-13 2 hrJan 11th, 1991Drama
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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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 11th, 1991
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 9th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$31,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$52,096,475 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Parkes/Lasker productions

Awakenings Quotes

The Importance of Remembering Life's Joys

Leonard Lowe: We've got to tell everybody. We've got to remind them. We've got to remind them how good it is.
Dr. Sayer: How good what is, Leonard?

Unexpected News of a Past Divorce

Margaret: Miriam, there's no easy way to tell you this, so - your husband - he was granted a divorce from you in 1952.
Miriam: Oh, thank God!