Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasWed, Dec 12, 1990Century City, California
GB
- In CinemasTue, Dec 4, 199015 on VHS
CA
- Streaming / DigitalTue, Jun 21, 1994
AU
- In CinemasThu, Mar 14, 1991
FR
- In CinemasWed, Feb 20, 1991
- Streaming / DigitalMon, Feb 1, 2016VOD
- PhysicalMon, Nov 29, 1999DVD
DE
- In CinemasThu, Feb 14, 1991
JP
- In CinemasFri, Apr 5, 1991
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Robert De Niro
as Leonard Lowe
Robin Williams
as Malcolm Sayer
John Heard
as Dr. Kaufman
Julie Kavner
as Eleanor Costello
Penelope Ann Miller
as Paula
Ruth Nelson
as Mrs. Lowe
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