Awakenings vs Burt
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.8/10 for Awakenings). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 2h . Awakenings is the older of the two (1990 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Awakenings
Burt| Awakenings | Burt | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 18m |
| Genres | Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Penny Marshall | Joe Burke |
| Main cast | Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner, John Heard, Max von Sydow, Robin Williams | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi |
Synopsis
Awakenings
Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is 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.
Burt
Burt, a 69-year-old musician with Parkinson’s, has his life turned upside down when a man from New York shows up claiming to be his son. Having always dreamed of being a father, Burt embraces Sammy and invites him to stay for the weekend, where he lives with his grumpy landlord.
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