Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will release ‘Awakenings’ directed by Penny Marshall and starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams in 4K in celebration of its 35th Anniversary. The film will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision + Atmos beginning December 9, 2025.

CELEBRATING THE 35^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BELOVED FAVORITE FROM DIRECTOR PENNY MARSHALL

DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD DISC DECEMBER 9^TH

 

SYNOPSIS

By opening one man’s eyes to the world… he opened his own. Robert De Niro (in an Oscar®-nominated performance for Best Actor) and Robin Williams star in this powerful, true story of a maverick doctor and the patients whose lives he changes. Williams plays Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to “awaken” the catatonic victims of a rare disease. De Niro co-stars as Leonard, 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. Encouraged by Leonard’s stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to the other patients. The story of their friendship during this emotional journey is a testament to both the tenderness of the human heart and the strength of the human soul. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

 

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

 

4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 + English 2-Channel Surround
• Special Features:
  • Making-Of Featurette
  • Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
  • Theatrical Trailer

 

CAST AND CREW

 

Directed By: Penny Marshall

Produced By: Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker

Screenplay By: Steven Zaillian

Based Upon the Book By: Oliver Sacks, M.D.

Executive Producers: Penny Marshall, Arne Schmidt and Elliot Abbott

Cast: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller and Max Von Sydow

 

SPECS

 

Run Time: Approx. 121 minutes

Rating: PG-13

4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1

4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA