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1990 · 120 min · PG-13

Awakenings

Directed by Penny Marshall · Drama

Awakenings (1990) is a Drama film, directed by Penny Marshall set in New York City during the 1960s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of isolation and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Randy Newman
Cinematography
Miroslav Ondříček
Cast
Robert De NiroRobin WilliamsJohn HeardJulie KavnerPenelope Ann MillerRuth NelsonMax von SydowAnne Meara

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
IsolationFriendship
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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