Movie (#11005) Back to listing ID 11005 Title Awakenings Overview 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. Director Penny Marshall Year 1990 Votes 2024 Rating 7.756 Popularity 39.307 Budget 0 Poster Url https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/9gztZXuHLG6AJ0fgqGd7Q43cWRI.jpg Are you sure you want to %action_name%?