Awakenings is a 1990 American biographical drama film written by Steven Zaillian, directed by Penny Marshall, and starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson, John Heard, …

Incredibly powerful drama based on a true story about Dr. Sayer (Robin Williams) who gets a job at a mental hospital where many patients are suffering from some sort of catatonic disease that leaves …

May 6, 2025 · Robert De Niro and Robin Williams were mega-stars when "A League of Our Own " director Penny Marshall and Columbia Pictures brought them together for the 1990 medical drama …

Mar 29, 2025 · In 1990, iconic actors Robert De Niro and Robin Williams co-starred in an emotional biographical film called Awakenings, which deserves way more attention than it has gotten 35 years …

In 1969, a doctor tests an experimental drug on a man in an unresponsive state — who awakens after 30 years and must come to grips with life as an adult. Watch trailers & learn more.

Robert De Niro (in an Oscar-nominated performance) and Robin Williams star in this powerful, true story of a maverick doctor and the patients whose lives he changes.

2 days ago · Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Awakenings 4K release is a wonderful way to celebrate one of Robin Williams‘ best non-comedic roles. Inspired by an incredible true story of a …

By opening one man's eyes to the world... he opened his own. Robert De Niro (in an Oscar®-nominated performance) and Robin Williams star in this powerful, true story of a maverick doctor and the …

Oct 5, 2023 · Yes, Awakenings received critical acclaim and garnered multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Robert De Niro, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Jan 25, 2024 · Penny Marshall’s drama Awakenings (1990) centres on Dr Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) and his patient Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro). In the film, Sayer uses a drug designed to …