Awakenings (1990)Based on Oliver Sacks’ true story, Robin Williams portrays Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy physician who discovers a drug that temporarily "awakens" patients who have been catatonic for decades. Robert De Niro delivers a powerhouse performance as one of the patients. This film is a beautiful, heartbreaking look at the ethics of treatment and the fragility of the human mind.
Coma (1978)Directed by Michael Crichton, who was himself a medical doctor, this thriller follows a surgical resident who notices a suspicious number of healthy patients falling into irreversible comas. Her investigation leads to a terrifying conspiracy involving organ harvesting. It remains one of the best "medical noir" films in cinema history. 9x movies doctor
Flatliners (1990)This sci-fi medical thriller follows five medical students who experiment with "near-death" experiences to see what lies beyond. By stopping their hearts and being revived by their peers, they face the physical and spiritual consequences of playing God. It’s a stylish look at the arrogance of youth and the mysteries of the human soul. Awakenings (1990)Based on Oliver Sacks’ true story, Robin