Sony To Release The Robert De Niro & Robin Williams Drama ‘Awakenings’ On 4K UHD Blu-Ray For Its 35th Anniversary

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that the moving drama Awakenings will be available to own on 4K UHD Blu-Ray on December 9, 2025, in celebration of the film’s 35th anniversary. The film from director Penny Marshall stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller and Max Von Sydow. The disc provides the film in 4K resolution with a Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos upgrade, plus archival special features. Get additional details below!

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 AND 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

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