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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.8/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 81% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 74/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.8/103,002 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- Penny MarshallDirector
- Steven ZaillianScreenplay
- Randy NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert De NiroLeonard Lowe
- Robin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer
- John HeardDr. Kaufman
- Julie KavnerEleanor Costello
- Penelope Ann MillerPaula
- Ruth NelsonMrs. Lowe
- Max von SydowPeter Ingham
- Anne MearaMiriam
- Dexter GordonRolando
- George MartinFrank
- Alice DrummondLucy Fishman
- Richard LibertiniSidney
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