Released:
1990-12-04

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

Runtime:
2h 0min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  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