Where to watch Awakenings in United States
Awakenings is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 September 2026.
About Awakenings
Awakenings is a 1990 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Penny Marshall, starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams and John Heard. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 2,953 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Awakenings in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Awakenings trailer
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.
Top cast
Robert De Niro
Leonard Lowe
Robin Williams
Malcolm Sayer
John Heard
Dr. Kaufman
Julie Kavner
Eleanor Costello
Penelope Ann Miller
Paula
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Lowe
Max von Sydow
Peter Ingham
Anne Meara
Miriam
Dexter Gordon
Rolando
George Martin
Frank
Alice Drummond
Lucy Fishman
Richard Libertini
Sidney
Laura Esterman
Lolly
Barton Heyman
Bert
Judith Malina
Rose
Mary Alice
Nurse Margaret
Keith Diamond
Anthony
Bradley Whitford
Dr. Tyler
John Christopher Jones
Dr. Sullivan
Mary Catherine Wright
Nurse Beth
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Awakenings in United States?+
In United States, Awakenings is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Awakenings on Netflix?+
Awakenings is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Awakenings?+
Awakenings has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
Who stars in Awakenings?+
Awakenings stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner and Penelope Ann Miller.
When did Awakenings come out?+
Awakenings is a 1990 movie directed by Penny Marshall.
What genre is Awakenings?+
Awakenings is Drama film.
Who directed Awakenings?+
Awakenings was directed by Penny Marshall.
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