Awakenings vs The Secret Art of Human Flight
The Secret Art of Human Flight has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.8/10 for Awakenings). The Secret Art of Human Flight is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h . Awakenings is the older of the two (1990 against 2024). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Awakenings
The Secret Art of Human Flight| Awakenings | The Secret Art of Human Flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Penny Marshall | H.P. Mendoza |
| Main cast | Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner, John Heard, Max von Sydow, Robin Williams | Paul Raci, Maggie Grace, Grant Rosenmeyer, Reina Hardesty, Lucy DeVito |
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.
The Secret Art of Human Flight
In the wake of a tragedy, a grieving widower turns to a mysterious self help book from the dark web written by an eccentric guru, which promises to unlock the power to fly.
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