Product Details

• Actors: Jack Lemmon, Hank Azaria, Wendy Moniz, Caroline Aaron, Bonnie Bartlett
• Directors: Mick Jackson
• Writers: Mitch Albom, Thomas Rickman
• Producers: Jennifer Ogden, Kate Forte, Oprah Winfrey, Susan Heyer
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: July 1, 2003
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008L3SE
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,820 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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This warmhearted TV offering based on Mitch Albom's nonfiction bestseller of the same name dives right into the action, with Morrie (Jack Lemmon) collapsing within the first three minutes. Then it's cut to Mitch's hectic life as a sports columnist cum television host and long-term, often long-distance boyfriend. But this Mick Jackson-directed film slows considerably after the introductions as former student Mitch (Hank Azaria) learns his beloved professor is dying of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He reconnects with his mentor and begins learning from him all over again, this time about life. Oprah Winfrey produced this 88-minute film, and her renowned touchy-feely quality is prominent as Mitch learns to love both Morrie and his own girlfriend. Azaria, better known for somewhat goofy roles (The Birdcage, the dogwalker on TV's Mad About You) conveys an intelligent, if edgy dignity, and double Oscar winner Lemmon turns in his usual exquisite performance, giving even the most obvious moments touches of subtlety. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Product Description
Based on a true-life story, TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is a loving memoir to a man whose lessons on life have much to teach us about ourselves. Academy Award(R)-winner Jack Lemmon (Best Actor, 1974, SAVE THE TIGER) delivers an outstanding performance as Morrie Schwartz, the Brandeis University professor upon whom the best-selling book is based. Hank Azaria (GODZILLA) plays Mitch, an accomplished journalist so driven by his job, he has little time or energy left for anything else. One night, Mitch happens to catch Morrie's appearance on a national news program and learns his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig's disease. After the telecast, Mitch contacts Morrie, and what starts as a visit turns into a pilgrimage as Mitch opens his heart to the lessons Morrie has to teach him. As the bond grows between these two men, Mitch learns that professional commitments don't mean anything without the love of family and friends. Sure to inspire, TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE may just change your views on the meaning of life ... forever.

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great End To A Great Career, June 29, 2001

By	David E. Lobosco (Glenshaw, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Tuesdays With Morrie [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Usually when stars reach 70, they have to be resigned to the fact that the only time they will see themselves act will be watching their faded movies on the late show. That was not the case with the late Jack Lemmon. He worked pratically up to the end, and his last major work "Tuesdays With Morrie" was a crowning gem to his career.

Mr.Lemmon gave a bit of himself in every movie, and he played the part of high school coach Morrie as no one else could. Lemmon is so believable as the dying Morrie that the film seems more like a home movie than a motion picture. Lemmon as Morrie was funny and touching, but also sad and vulnerable. That's what makes this movie so good.

Apart from Lemmon, Hank Azaria really impressed me with his acting ability in this movie. I used to think of him as just a voice on "The Simpsons" or almost lizard food in "Godzilla", but he will go on to become a great actor. I can not really find anything wrong with "Tuesdays With Morrie", and I recommend it to anyone who likes great acting and a great story. You can keep Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, the late Jack Lemmon was truly a gifted actor to me...

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great movie, September 10, 2004

By	Naomi Winkel (Dearborn,Mi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Tuesdays With Morrie [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This was one of the best movies I've ever seen. It teaches people that it is better to dwell on living than on dying. It was so moving that even my dad enjoyed the movie.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, May 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Tuesdays With Morrie [VHS] (VHS Tape)

In the movie Tuesdays With Morrie, Mitch (Hank Azaria) is a successful sportswriter who suddenly learns that one of his old professors, Morrie (Jack Lemmon) is ill. Mitch visits Morrie and the two form an emotional bond, allowing Mitch to see what is really important in life. Tuesdays With Morrie is categorized as a drama but it does contain some funny parts and some sports. Some things that Morrie said made me laugh. They show Mitch at sporting events and press conferences. Mitch ends up flying 700 miles to Boston from Detroit every Tuesday to visit his dying professor. Mitch feels bad the first time he goes to visit Morrie because he had not talked to Morrie for 16 years after he said that he would keep in touch at his graduation at Brandeis University. At the end of the movie, Morrie finally got Mitch to open up and cry. He also got Mitch to talk about what he was afraid of in life. He taught Mitch a lot about living and about dying. Tuesdays With Morrie is an easy flowing movie and it is very simple to understand. It is a movie for people of all ages. The actors, especially Jack Lemmon, do an exceptional job playing their roles in the movie. The book and the movie are almost identical. There are not really any major differences between the book and the movie. One of the differences is that in the book Janine is Mitch's wife and in the movie Janine is Mitch's girlfriend. I think that Tuesdays With Morrie was a very good movie. It made me think of what is important in life, including friends and family. This movie changed my outlook on life. It made me realize what is most important in life and how I need to treat people, especially my elders. I think the theme of this movie was to get people to treat people better, with dignity and respect. I think that anybody that watches this movie will leave happier and with a better understanding about life and how to treat others.