Product Details

• Actors: Dudley Moore, Amy Irving, Ann Reinking, Richard Mulligan, George Gaynes
• Directors: Blake Edwards
• Writers: Jonathan Reynolds
• Producers: Jonathan D. Krane, Lou Antonio, Tony Adams, Trish Caroselli
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• VHS Release Date: June 2, 1998
• Run Time: 118 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303451543
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,529 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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Blake Edwards, who managed to capture middle-aged angst so well in 10, managed to offend a variety of constituencies with this sporadically funny take on that reliable laugh-getter, bigamy. Well, not bigamy, technically: Dudley Moore is only married to one woman, Micki (Ann Reinking), but she's too busy to have the baby he longs for. He winds up in an affair with Maude (Amy Irving), who gets pregnant, thus satisfying his paternal urge. Except that then Micki announces that she, too, is pregnant, doubling his pleasure--and his problems. Twin pregnancies lead to a variety of complications, particularly because Maude's father is a professional wrestler. And when both women wind up delivering in the same hospital on the same day, well, director Blake Edwards does what he can to make this sordid situation seem comic--which it is as long as you don't think about it too much. --Marshall Fine

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bittersweet story of love and betrayal., May 26, 2000

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Micki & Maude [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Micki & Maude is the story of Rob Salinger (Dudley Moore) a television reporter with one desire - children. His wife, Micki (Ann Reinking), is a successful attorney who does not want children to interfere with her career. And then, Rob meets Maude (Amy Irving), a musician who wants children as much as Rob. They begin an affair, and when she becomes pregnant, Rob vows to divorce Micki. When about to confront Micki, she surprises him by telling him that she is pregnant, and has decided to give up her career to devote herself to the child. And now, what does Rob do, when he wants to do right by both women, why marry them both!

What follows is a humorous run-around, as Rob tried to juggle two wives. As one would expect, things come to a head, and pain is unavoidable. [Color, created in 1984, with a running time of 118 minutes.]

I found this story incredibly bittersweet, with Dudley Moore providing a sensitive performance that forces you to love him in spite of what you think of his actions. It is pleasantly funny, without being irreverent, which is the movie's strength. The movie is rated PG-13, most likely due to the subject matter, but there is very little objectionable in this movie. I recommend this movie wholeheartedly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bigamy with a big heart, August 30, 2000

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Melinda Kinnaird (Hot Springs, AR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Micki & Maude [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I've loved this movie for years! It's touching and funny and a great film if you want to just enjoy a funny movie. All actors are outstanding, and Moore, Irving and Reinking really show the heart as well as the humor.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "You're my woman...and I'm your man ", December 10, 2004

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todd rich "scoop 69" (makin it happen , nc United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Micki & Maude (DVD)

Sorry, if you missed the humor in my review title. It's actually a quote from the film itself. And I don't memorize line from movies, unless they've really made some kind of impression , on me. "Micki and Maude" was impressionable , because it's hilarious. Not hilarious, like "The Jerk", or "Dumb and Dumber". It's not that kind of film. Rather it's hilarious, in the sense of it's dry wit and added humor ,into everyday life situations. Not overplayed or over the top. Hollywood doesn't make too many films like this anymore and that makes "Micki and Maude" , even more enjoyable. This is one of those ,little ,jewels, of a film , that has escaped the popularity and credit , that it's worth. I originally , saw "Micki and Maude" , back in the 80's , on HBO. I was a huge Dudley Moore fan , and so that was the initial appeal , and he's very funny as the story's leading character ( Rob ). I'm also a huge Blake Edwards fan , and this story is exemplirary of his directing and hilarious writing skills. Richard Mulligan also adds to this hilarious farce about a married man ( Dudley Moore ) , who falls for an ambitious , talented and very beautiful younger woman ( played by Amy Irving ). Things get complicated , as Rob ( Dudley Moore) tries to cover it up , from his wife and tries to keep his wife a secret from his mistress. If that sounds tricky , add the fact that he's madly in love with both and gets them both pregnant , at the same time. By today's Hollywood standards , this film would never get the greenlight. Simply because the formula of the script is entirely too murky. However , this film proves that with a wonderful script , director, and cast , that it is possible to make a highly entertaining film with this type of material. Moreover, " Micki and Maude " is a quaint little film , that harbors alot of it's storyline with chauvenistic themes. But who else can make this theme, more humor filled than Dudley Moore ? I've seen this film, countless times and I enjoy it even more, as I get older. A very funny film , to see on a lazy Sunday afternoon.