Awakenings vs Poison Candy
Poison Candy has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.8/10 for Awakenings). Poison Candy is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h . Awakenings is the older of the two (1990 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Awakenings
Poison Candy| Awakenings | Poison Candy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Penny Marshall | A.D. Scott, DeMarcus Bailey |
| Main cast | Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner, John Heard, Max von Sydow, Robin Williams | Kenny Gardner, Richard Hashaway, Brandon Medlock, Sophia Knolton, Jarric Tucker |
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.
Poison Candy
Love scammer Candy, promises her crew one last con before swearing off the game, but what happens when the target turns out to be "the one".
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