Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson, John Heard ...( see more  see more... ) , Penelope Ann Miller , Alice Drummond , Judith Malina , Barton Heyman

The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them.

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PG-13, 2 hr.

Directed by: Penny Marshall

Release Date: December 19, 1990

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DVD Release Date: August 28, 2001

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  • September 23, 2009
    A very sweet film, tactfully, intelligently and beautifully made.
  • June 16, 2009
    Very inspiring. The acting was phenomenal, and the story was very interesting. It kept me captivated the entire movie.
  • August 23, 2008
    superbly acted
  • July 29, 2008
    Sad story. It would suck big time to have this disease. This was one of the few Robin Williams roles that I didn't hate.
  • May 16, 2008
    A particularly touching film
  • February 5, 2010
    Pure magic in the performances and in the direction. A very moving and sad film with some precious moments.
  • January 24, 2010
    Basada en un caso real.
  • January 19, 2010
    Terribly sad at the end.
  • January 16, 2010
    Recommended by GiovannyTG
  • January 9, 2010
    Excelente drama sobre um médico inexperiente, mas preocupado com cada paciente que revoluciona o tratamento de seus pacientes.

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  • nazmondo
    June 4, 2007
    Great film, Robert De Niro is so versatile

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