Who else needs to write an essay on this film?

The scence where her professor reads the bunny story to just gets me every time.

I cried so much...When Professor Ashford says, "It's time to go. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest" I just lose it and start sobbing. No film has ever touched me in this way.

I started tearing up as I was watching this. Vivian would insist that there is no crying in the library, but it could not be helped.

Honestly, for the last ~10 minutes, I just sobbed almost nonstop. And even now, as I'm writing this, I'm trying to make myself stop crying for the second time... It's so rare for me to find something that really, truly touches me like this did. The professor walking towards her room started the sobbing, and it continued for most of the credits. I hope y'all liked this movie as much as I did!

My supervising consultant in Head&Neck oncology suggested that I see this movie at the beginning of my course ... He said: We clinicians miss a lot of what patients "really" need and want, to the favor of what we "think" they need and want... And many patients suffer because of that ... He told me: this movie will open my mind to a different prospective, where a patient in palliative care is much more than a scientific tool ... He was right! A very moving performance... It got me in tears.. :'(

Who are this 11 people that rated the movie thumb down? It must had been an unavoidable class assignment. This movie is classic. Emma Thompson really tried. Both thumbs up.

I can't believe I've found this film, I watched it when I was a kid and it was the first film I ever cried my eyes out too. I've been looking for it for a while now and here it is!

i first watchd this movie wen i was in high school. didnt hav medical background that time but this movie inspired me to be a nurse. i cant count how many times i hv watchd this movie.

I couldn't stop crying watching this movie. It makes me remember everything that my sister went through when she had cancer. the. Drs. in this movie were so enethical and did not think about the best. interest of the patient. All they wanted is for themselves.

I watched a part of this movie when I was starting out in nursing school. I'm watching it again for my BSN class. I can't remember the last time I was struck so deeply by a movie. The impact is so profoundly moving and, sadly, so very accurate at times. We all like to blatantly deny, but the fact of the matter is that after many patients come and go, one can't help but become desensitized, callous, and even morbidly fascinated with the ailments and deaths occurring almost commonplace around you. While this career can help thousands, it could very well be at the cost of one's compassion, or even humanity. Obviously, it's not always the case. There are many doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers who strive for humane kindness being implemented in care. Yet, for every kind worker, there is one who is not so kind. I myself have seen nurses become accustomed to the sound of IV pumps beeping or bed alarms sounding, and some would just let them beep without a second glance. I've even shown some insensitivities in front of patients without even meaning to. BUT we can't forget the mission of health: to HELP humanity, not hurt them further.

A deeply moving film. Every time I watch it I find something new. And the ending -- "The Runaway Bunny" -- simply brilliant. Emma Thompson's performance is heart-rending ...

The part with Vivian and Professor Ashford. Bloody hell. 😭💔💔💔

Currently crying my eyes out. That was a wonderful play and film

One of my professors recommended this movie after I mentioned in a final exam in my first year that John Donne's words left me in awe of language. I'm about to graduate now. This is still one of my favourite movies. The beauty in words, the paradoxes of life, the hunger for knowledge, the value of a good teacher, the importance of humanity.

This is the 3rd time I've seen this movie in the last ten years. I have to say that the effect the movie has on me has changed very little. There is nothing beautiful in death and Emma Thompson plays this beautifully.

I first saw this in 2001 when l was suffering with an illness that would not be properly diagnosed and effectively treated for another eighteen months. Having made an all but total recovery but still dealing with peripheral issues, l can state unequivocally that viewing this sick and viewing this well gives the entire film layers of different meaning and resonance. Emma Thompson is brilliant.

emma thompson an oscar winner, such brilliant act. saving mr. banks made me want to watch Ms. emma thompson more.

This film breaks my heart.

Just found this movie on KZfaq. When I first saw it on HBO it was like watching myself going through it. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer when I was 13yrs old. I am now 51 and healthy.

Beautifully portrayed. For all within the healthcare field, never forget your patients are more than mere numbers on a page, they have lives , hopes , dreams,,,,,regrets. Treat them how you would wish to be treated, we are all just a cell away from where they are...death be not proud, though some have called you mighty............

This move changed my life. This movie tells me to live your life to the fullest.

it is very sad to see health professional's behaved like that.was recomaned by my tutor to watch this movie.really moved me.i was in tears and something in me pained after watching this

have to watch this for my fye class, anyone else??

"and flights of angels take thee to thy rest".... :'(

This was an assignment for my English class and I didn't feel much when reading the play itself. But everyone in this did a great job. I bawled my eyes out, it was just so beautiful.

RIP to Mike Nichols. Without his and Emma's collaboration this movie never would have even come into existence.

I watched this for a humanities class last semester. I died a bit inside when her professor read her The Runaway Bunny

This is genius work. It's just so profound... so I don't even have words. It's just such a fine piece of work. Incredible performance by Emma Thompson. I don't get tired of watching it.

Beautifully done. A reminder to all of us that kindness, simple decent ordinary kindness, means so much.

I can understand the 15 (current) thumbs down. It's a thought-provoking, grave, sad, and painful journey of a disciplined, yet lonesome and fearful soul, who's heading down the dark path to a certain death. It brings us face to face with the reality of just how fragile and close to death we all are. However brilliantly handled the material (and it was), the sinning soul is afraid to die, and meet a holy God. ["Ah. Look at that. A little allegory of the soul; wherever it hides, God will find it."] "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13 "And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." Luke 11:9

Emma Thompson is truly one of the best actresses there has ever been. She's a genius. Love her so much.

This was required viewing and testable material for 3/6 of my nursing courses this semester (Pathophysiology, Health Assessment and Professional Roles). A masterpiece!

This movie just blew me away. I guess you can a, on the pain that a cancer patient goes through I just felt the tears when he first told her of the type of cancer that she had. And when I hold teacher comes in and I just dropped down to the floor my heart is broken too for the only one who cares about her remember to see her in school that she taught at? Then to find out that she's in the hospital you know what a heart is that. It just tells us that will never be forgotten and we never nose impact we are not want so and other person's life I just give this movie a 10 stars,

A class assignment to which I have cried for. Im am greatful for watching and reading this play. A very heart wrenching story.

I had to watch this movie for my class. I held it together u too I got to my car and I cried so hard after wards

A masterpiece.

My lecturer played this movie at class yesterday, and it kept me awake all night.

This is one of my all time favourite movies. It actually changed the way I treated the students I used to teach. The scenes with her professor are easily some of the best in the movie. My niece has a copy of The Runaway Bunny and I can't read it to her without thinking of this film. "Ah... Look at that. A little allegory of the soul..." Wit (2001) (TV) Drama [USA:PG-13, 1 h 39 min] Emma Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Atkins, Audra McDonald Director: Mike Nichols Writers: Margaret Edson, Mike Nichols, Emma Thompson IMDb rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8.1/10 (6,534 votes) Critical reception: Awards: 2001 Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film (nominated); Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television (nominated) Another 4 wins and 13 nominations

Such an emotive and strong film, no matter how many viewings it blows me away every time.

Emma Thompson must be one of the best actresses I've ever seen.

Whenever I start to doubt the importance of compassion and therapeutic communication, I come back and watch this movie. Remember that the wrong words, or no words at all, can have a serious impact on the patient and their recovery.

Emma Thompson is breathtaking...

... and the Runaway Bunny. So sweet.

I watched this simply out of curiosity, I cried (still am) all night.

God damn it I ADORE Emma Thompson and this movie. I found it originally as research for a novel and now return to it whenever I need something to play in the background while I write. She never disappoints and this is a work of ART.

I watched this movie because of an College English class I am taking. It should be mandatory for anyone in the health industry. Bravo Emma your acting is just amazing and brings me to tears!!

Where's my Money, Medicine, and Morals fam at?

This is a great study on poor bedside manor. Medical Professionals should be tested by seeing how many errors and poor manors they can identify. Then they could write suggestions on how to correct the errors.

emma is beyond amazing here! she deserved an oscar! :)

I cannot believe I stumbled upon this film! I was diagnosed with Stage 3c high grade serous adenocarcinoma- advanced ovarian cancer. Had surgery, and a total of 9 mos of chemotherapy. I am once year with no evidence of disease. This movie was spot on.

I'm dehydrated. :'(

I first saw movie when it first came out on HBO. I use it to this day (and intend to for quite some time) in my classroom. I teach troubled teens and this is a powerful vehicle for getting them to explore what it means to reconnect to humanity. I could not be more grateful for this production.

Loved this from the first I saw it. An incredible piece, magnificently done.

This was a good movie. In the end, I really felt for Emma Thompsons' character. She had more emotional vulnerability than anyone around her, except her nurse, and former college professor, recognized. This can't have been easy for Emma's character, in her last days.

My high school is doing this next fall. This is such a beautiful, poignant piece.

Audra McDonald and Emma Thompson are in a movie as good friends.. AND THEY'RE BOTH GONNA BE IN BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2017 with EMMA AS MRS POTTS AND AUDRA AS GAR DE ROBE.. UGGGGGHHH MY LIFE IS COMPLETE

I had to watch this movie for my med surg class. I was hesitanting to watch this. But this opened my eyes as healthcare worker.. I cried for a week..

I shall become a doctor... I shall save so many lives; and one day...I shall say I saw a film that made me believe in it.

I think I'm going to volunteer at the hospital after watching this.

One of the best films I have ever viewed! Amazing storyline. I also am watching this for one of my classes.

I'm only watching this for my nursing course.

This is the the saddest movie I've ever watched :(

i really cried for 30 minutes straight. this was beautiful and heart wrenching. i had to watch this for my AP English summer homework and i'm glad i did because this was absolutely worth the watch. i have a passion for film and this one truly paid justice to the play. i am still sobbing as i type this.

I watched this play for school, I completely zoned out. I find out that I'm supposed to write a 6 page critique on it. So here I am.

have to watch this for my nursing course

Simply wonderful and touching.

Thank you for posting this. Wow! So good. My eyes are leaking too.

I had to watch this movie for my English class, I am in a nursing program and most things we are doing are medical related. This movie moved me so much. In November, i lost my grandmother to a hard-fought battle with cancer. Everytime moment I saw my grandma's face and when Susie was with her I saw my own. I was the one explaining what the doctors were doing. I was the one standing my her through every treatment. I was the one who had care and compassion for her when the doctors only saw the numbers. I was the one who brought up palliative care when grandma "didn't want to be a bother" I honestly don't know how I am going to get through this paper.

Now to watch a lot of comedy videos or I'll go to sleep crying

wow! I was very moved beautiful sad movie emma was exceptional !

Emma Thompson should have been nominated for the Oscar.

while i had not heard of this movie until it was required for a class im glad i watched it i sobbed

this was a class assignment for me but im glad i watched it instead of reading it. Great play!

My student teacher is making us watch this for homework, it better be good. Hahaha

Emma Thompson's performance is impeccable

wooow she couldn't have acted any better... a very heart wrenching movie to watch about the reality of cancer

This film won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special, Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special and Outstanding Made for Television Movie.

...this movie made me cry so much that I'd need at least four lives to be able to cry as much as I cried for this hour and a half

Perfection. Such a deep movie

for me right now this movie not only knowledgeable but also inspiration.Now I'm nursing of student. I want to be a good nurse.:-)

recommended during my health research ethics class... watched a small clip as a part of my lecture, which motivated me to watch the full movie. Sad story but reflects the reality of the health care system

Needed to watch this film for a class discussion on ethics in research. Thank you for posting this HD video.

I appreciate the film makers thought who put hardships to enlighten those hidden realities which is only felt by patients and doctors indeed.....such movies are really an eye opener and inspiration for person like me.

I remember watching this in High School. My favorite class feature film! 😢 I'm now 29

At first was mad i had to watch this for class assignment, but as i looked over the assignment i understood the reason for it- communication and interpersonal relations within medical field.... then it changed everything for me... a lesson in humanity and bedside manner....brought me to tears, bravo, this should be a mandatory assignment for all within the medical world! Too many within the field forget the human component of what they do.

Dr Berry is a wonderful actress

Needed to watch this film for my SOC class..

That was brutal.

TT^TT this is a good movie but it gave me too many bad flashbacks to my relatives who died of cancer and I had to see the process in person.

That was beautiful!

Watched it for Nursing in Ethics class and have to write an analysis paper. Wow, such a unique look at cancer though the eyes of the patient who is truly suffering through treatment.

I saw this play when Judith Light was in it. Very profound play.

Excellent movie. Must see for every healthcare worker.

I have watched this film several times

Interesting way to show the play. Interesting to potray and difficult and well done by Emma.

love a woman with a sense of humor

Beautiful. Thank you.

this is amazing!!!!! im crying so hard!!!!

This is fucking beautiful. I can't remember the last time something made cry like this wow