Tempo de Despertar
Awakenings · Penny Marshall
Tempo de Despertar is a drama movie released in 1990, directed by Penny Marshall, starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams e John Heard. It runs 2h 01min and is rated 10+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Claro video, Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Official synopsis
Não existe um simples milagre.
Bronx, 1969. Malcolm Sayer é um neurologista que conseguiu emprego em um hospital psiquiátrico. Lá ele encontra vários pacientes que aparentemente estão catatônicos, mas Sayer sente que eles estão só “adormecidos” e que se forem medicados da maneira certa poderão ser despertados. Assim pesquisa bem o assunto e chega à conclusão de que a L-DOPA, uma nova droga que já estava sendo usada para pacientes com o Mal de Parkinson, deve ser o medicamento ideal para este casos. No entanto, ao levar o assunto para o diretor, ele autoriza que apenas um paciente seja submetido ao tratamento.
Where to watch Tempo de Despertar
Availability in Brazil · updated 27/09/2026
Cast of Tempo de Despertar
12 actors
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
Ruth Nelson
as Mrs. Lowe
Max von Sydow
as Peter Ingham
Anne Meara
as Miriam
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- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Cinematography
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Editing
- Battle Davis, Gerald B. Greenberg
- Music
- Randy Newman
- Production
- Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
- Screenplay
- Steven Zaillian
Where you've seen the cast of Tempo de Despertar
- Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe is also in Coringa (2019), Os Bons Companheiros (1990) and O Poderoso Chefão: Parte II (1974)
- Robin Williams as Malcolm Sayer is also in Gênio Indomável (1997), Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos (1989) and Aladdin (1992)
- John Heard as Dr. Kaufman is also in Esqueceram de Mim (1990), Esqueceram de Mim 2: Perdido em Nova York (1992) and As Branquelas (2004)
- Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello is also in Click (2006) and O Rei Leão 3: Hakuna Matata (2004)
Frequently asked questions about Tempo de Despertar
Where to watch Tempo de Despertar?
In Brazil, Tempo de Despertar is available on Claro video, Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Is Tempo de Despertar on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 27/09/2026, Tempo de Despertar was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is Tempo de Despertar?
Tempo de Despertar runs 2h 01min (121 minutes).
What is the age rating of Tempo de Despertar?
In Brazil, it is rated 10+.
Is Tempo de Despertar based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did Tempo de Despertar come out?
Tempo de Despertar came out in 1990.
Tempo de Despertar details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- Awakenings
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Parkes/Lasker productions
Awards · Oscar 1991
- WRITING (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) Nominee
- Best Picture Nominee
- Actor in a Leading Role Nominee
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