Awakenings vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.8/10 for Awakenings). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 2h . Awakenings is the older of the two (1990 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Awakenings
The Secret Life of Jim| Awakenings | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Penny Marshall | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner, John Heard, Max von Sydow, Robin Williams | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
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 Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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