Awakenings (1990)

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There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Directed By Penny Marshall Penny Marshall Starring Julie Kavner Julie Kavner  •  Penelope Ann Miller Penelope Ann Miller  •  Robin Williams Robin Williams  •  Robert De Niro Robert De Niro  •  Ruth Nelson Ruth Nelson Genres Based-on-a-True-Story  •  Docudrama  •  Drama  •  Female-Directed Film  •  Medical Drama  •  Psychological Drama Studios &
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Academy Award Nominated  •  Academy Award Best Picture Nominated
Release Info 1990-12-20T00:00:00Z December 20, 1990
Color  •  121 minutes PG13 Rated PG13
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kookio

kookio on 8/3/2011 Reply  · 

Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro are the starring actors in this film.

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Spaulding13

Spaulding13 on 9/15/2011 Reply  · 

First time seeing this film today, and I was blown away. Tremendous performances by Robert De Niro and Robin Williams!

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aSfSteve

aSfSteve on 5/11/2021 Reply  · 

Man, this was a great film. Can't believe I went so far into my life without seeing or even hearing about this film. Great story, great acting, great pacing, everything is great. Seriously, watch this film if you've never seen it.

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