Awakenings

Movie. In 1969, a doctor tests an experimental drug on a man in an unresponsive state — who awakens after 30 years and must come to grips with life as an adult.

Age Rating

• 12
• PG-13
• U/A 13+
• PG
• 0+
• T
• 6
• 10

Where can you watch Awakenings?

Available on Netflix in the United Kingdom

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• Netflix Czechia Available since: December 1, 2024 Audio: English [Original], German, Polish Subtitles: Czech, English, German, Polish, Ukrainian
• Netflix Greece Available since: January 15, 2024 Audio: English [Original], French, German, Turkish Subtitles: English, French, German, Greek, Turkish
• Netflix Hong Kong Available since: June 1, 2025 Audio: English [Original], Japanese Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
• Netflix Hungary Available since: December 1, 2024 Audio: English [Original], French, German Subtitles: English, French, German, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian
• Netflix Israel Available since: October 1, 2025 Audio: English [Original], Polish Subtitles: Arabic, English, Hebrew, Romanian, Russian
• Netflix Italy Available since: September 1, 2025 Audio: English [Original], French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain) Subtitles: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Ukrainian
• Netflix Lithuania Available since: October 1, 2024
• Netflix Poland Available since: October 1, 2025 Audio: English [Original], German, Polish Subtitles: English, German, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
• Netflix Singapore Available since: June 1, 2025 Audio: English [Original], Japanese Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
• Netflix Slovakia Available since: December 1, 2024 Audio: English [Original], German, Polish Subtitles: Czech, English, German, Hungarian, Polish, Ukrainian
• Netflix Switzerland Available since: September 1, 2025 Audio: English [Original], Italian, Portuguese (Brazil) Subtitles: English, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal), Ukrainian
• Netflix Thailand Available since: June 1, 2025 Audio: English [Original], Japanese Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Thai

Is Awakenings on Netflix UK?

Unfortunately, Awakenings is not available on Netflix UK. However, it is available in the Netflix libraries of other countries and can be streamed using a VPN. Check out our guide on how to easily change your Netflix country, for example, to Italy, where Awakenings is currently available:

Age Rating

'Awakenings' is rated suitable for all ages, indicating it contains no material that parents would find inappropriate for children. It's perfect for family movie nights, offering content that is accessible and enjoyable for viewers of any age.