Awakenings 1990
“There is no such thing as a simple miracle.”
What is Awakenings?
Awakenings is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 4, 1990
- Studios
- Parkes/Lasker productions
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Awakenings is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Parkes/Lasker productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A shy doctor’s experimental drug awakens a catatonic patient, sparking a shared rebirth.”
- Explores hope through medical discovery
- Highlights a transformative doctor‑patient bond
- Offers thoughtful reflections on life's simple pleasures
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate character‑driven dramas about medical breakthroughs and personal transformation.
Suitable for teen and adult audiences; the PG‑13 rating signals mild thematic material.
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What is the central premise of the film?
A shy research physician uses an experimental drug to awaken catatonic victims of a rare disease.
Who is the first patient to receive the treatment?
Leonard is the first patient to be given the controversial drug.
What genre and rating does the film have?
It is a drama rated PG‑13.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on December 19, 1990 in the US.