Where to Watch Awakenings (1991)

In the mood to watch 'Awakenings' on any device you have handy? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Penny Marshall-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Awakenings' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Awakenings' right now, here are some finer points about the Parkes/Lasker productions drama flick.

Awakenings starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 2 hr, and a scheduled release date of January 11th, 1991.

It received a user score of 78/100 on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 2,662 respected users.

Let’s set the scene for you... 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 TV, Fandango At Home, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Prime Video .