Tuesdays with Morrie (1999)

71% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
84% of users liked it
(6,412 ratings)

Detroit Free Press sports columnist Mitch Albom (Hank Azaria) has found success and popularity in his occupation, but emotionally and spiritually he is bankrupt. While watching television one night, he comes across an episode of the news showNightline and learns that his former university professor… More Detroit Free Press sports columnist Mitch Albom (Hank Azaria) has found success and popularity in his occupation, but emotionally and spiritually he is bankrupt. While watching television one night, he comes across an episode of the news showNightline and learns that his former university professor Morrie Schwartz (Jack Lemmon) is battling A.L.S. -- better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. At first, Mitch is reluctant to pay his former mentor a visit, since, at his graduation ceremony, Mitch promised to remain in contact with Morrie but failed to make good on that promise. Mitch eventually overcomes his uneasiness and, to his surprise, finds a very warm welcome from Morrie. The two begin to discuss the issues of happiness, life, and death, and they soon begin to meet on a weekly basis as Mitch reassumes the role of Morrie's student. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Mick Jackson
Written By: Thomas Rickman
Genres: Drama, Television

In Theaters: Dec 5, 1999 Wide
On DVD: Jul 1, 2003

Critic Reviews

Common Sense Media Editors, Common Sense Media
Oprah Winfrey presents a three-hanky weepfest.
Fred Topel, About.com
Movie of the week with film caliber performances

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Cynthia S

Very touching and funny. Excellent acting by Jack Lemmon. Good heartfelt lessons in life, presented in an enjoyable movie..albeit a little slow moving. But nice overall.
Anthony L

A sweet, touching and sentimental film that is a fitting tribute to a much loved and much missed actor. Not such a bad film to end on at all! Azaria also does a fantastic job and should be recognised for his acting talents, he's more than just a voice!
xGary X

Made for TV tearjerker that is rather more subtle than most of it's type, Jack Lemmon giving a very sensitive performance as a terminally ill professor giving life lessons to his protege. It's still steeped in sentimentality, but is rather more bearable than most of these… More
Made for TV tearjerker that is rather more subtle than most of it's type, Jack Lemmon giving a very sensitive performance as a terminally ill professor giving life lessons to his protege. It's still steeped in sentimentality, but is rather more bearable than most of these kinds of Hallmark moments.
Marion R

I liked it. Of course I was crying, but I felt that it wasn't trying to make me cry which I really liked. I thought it was a very nicely done film.
Leo L

Great movie! Love the book also.