Tuesdays with Morrie
Seen it?1999 | 89 min | Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 4 Emmys, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A journalist finds himself questioning his own life when his best friend, a dying man, offers him some very powerful wisdom and advice for coping in relationships, careers and society.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 4 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television or Miniseries. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Favorite TV Movie or Miniseries. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy and 1 Golden Globe. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mick Jackson
- Jack LemmonMorrie Schwartz
- Hank AzariaMitch Albom
- Wendy MonizJanine
- Caroline AaronConnie
- Bonnie BartlettCharlotte
- John Carroll LynchWalter
- Cloud MichaelsMorrie's Mother
- Terri HanauerEva
- Kyle SullivanYoung Morrie
- Charles HometRob