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Awakenings (1990): movie guide
Awakenings (1990) is a Drama running about 120 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 3,011 votes. Notable cast includes Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1990-12-04
- Runtime: 120 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1990-12-04
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What is Awakenings about?
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.
Cast highlights
Awakenings features Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1990-12-04. Runtime: 120 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (3,011 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Awakenings on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Awakenings?
- Awakenings is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Awakenings?
- Awakenings runs about 120 minutes.
- Who stars in Awakenings?
- Cast highlights include Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson.
- Does Cinema Box stream Awakenings?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Awakenings?
- Open the Awakenings page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
