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Elvis Presley, Mary Tyler Moore, Barbara McNair, Jane Elliot, Leora Dana ... see more see more... , Edward Asner , Robert Emhardt , Regis Toomey , Doro Merande , Richard Carlson , Nefti Millet , Laura Figueroa , Lorena Kirk , Virginia Vincent , David Renard , Ji-Tu Cumbuka , Linda Garay , Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. , Ruth McDevitt , Lilith Miles , Caitlin Wyles , William Elliott

Dr. John Carpenter (Elvis Presley) helps the economically disadvantaged in an inner-city medical clinic. Three nuns are assigned to help out at the facility and are allowed to wear regular clothes ins... read more read more...tead of the traditional habits. Sister Michelle (Mary Tyler Moore) is the speech therapist who Dr. Carpenter would like to examine personally after hours. Along with the other sisters (Barbara McNair and Jane Elliot), Michelle is subjected to the criticism of the local parish priest (Regis Toomey) in the social experiment of non-traditional dress. Two spinsters even mistake the nuns for prostitutes without their habits. The priest wins out in the end, and the nuns must again don their habits. As the good doctor sings to the ailing children, Sister Michelle is transfixed both by a crucifix hanging on the wall and by Elvis Presley in an ironic and symbolic scene that flashes between the two icons. This was Presley's last studio feature and he welcomed the move from stifling screen images as he returned his focus to live performances and recording for the remainder of his illustrious career. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: William A. Graham

Release Date: November 10, 1969

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DVD Release Date: July 30, 2002

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  • ajv2688
    December 12, 2010
    ajv2688
    This movie is slightly more interesting than Elvis' usual movies, and it really helps to have a great actress like Mary Tyler Moore in the film too, but it's still not a fantastic movie. If you're an Elvis or Moore fan you'll like it, though.
  • jjnxn
    April 7, 2007
    jjnxn
    depends on how you feel about mary tyler moore as a nun and elvis as a doctor!
  • jam233
    August 31, 2009
    jam233
    Ill conceived idea to begin with, it's not very well cast. As much as I like Mary Tyler Moore, she stinks in this. Not at all convincing, but it does mean well and has a few good scenes, but overall it doesn't work.
  • jamilyn0276
    March 9, 2009
    jamilyn0276
    I love Elvis. I always have, he is the definition of cool. I also love musicals, so I am a fan of Elvis's films.
    This was Elvis's most serious, less singing role. He only sang four songs for this film, including the title song. This movie has my all time favorite Elvis song, Rub... read moreberneckin in it.
    This movie also has a stellar cast. Mary Tyler Moore, Jane Elliot, Barbara McNair, and even Ed Asner. Although, I do prefer Elvis with Ann-Margaret. They always made such a lovely couple.
    The only reason this movie gets 2.5 stars, is that i hated the ending. She was left with a choice and didn't make one. So, that kind of bothered me. Other then that Change Of Habit is a good Elvis movie, he did great in it.
  • sfarquhar1
    December 30, 2008
    sfarquhar1
    very good elvis really good so was mary tyler moore great story line a must see for any elvis fan would have like a little more music
  • frostywater
    April 11, 2008
    frostywater
    This should not be rated G! Among other things is a very unrealistic, disturbing portrayal of a one-session cure for autism. Then there is the matter of the rape of a nun. Not recommended!
  • obsessedwithdisciple
    August 5, 2007
    obsessedwithdisciple
    very good movie! but i'm curious if michelle & john would ever hook up...i know i'd take him, he was sooo nice to look at in this movie lol
  • staup2005
    May 27, 2007
    staup2005
    I really enjoy this Elvis flick. "Rubberneckin'" get's me moving every time, it infectious. This was a departure for Elvis, one of his non heavy-laden musicals. It is definitely worth watching!
  • hhalto
    May 2, 2007
    hhalto
    Elvis as an inner-city doctor? Mary Tyler Moore and Barbara McNair as nuns? This final Elvis movie is a trip.
  • bluejays86rock
    March 5, 2007
    bluejays86rock
    Change of Habit is a kool song and Elvis looks sexy in this movie, he is a doctor in it and he looks very sexy.

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Nell Minow
March 19, 2004
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

Atrociously conceived, but strangely very watchable.

James Kendrick
July 14, 2002
James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk

Maybe the studio brass thought it would be hit; viewed now, it looks like a desperate reach, a blind attempt to do anything to connect with the audience.

Kevin N. Laforest
July 4, 2002
Kevin N. Laforest, Montreal Film Journal

A well-meaning attempt to channel the spirit of the 60s counterculture. Full Review

A.H. Weiler
May 9, 2005
A.H. Weiler, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
October 20, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Daniel M. Kimmel
April 21, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Carol Cling
August 22, 2003
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Jamie Gillies
October 26, 2002
Jamie Gillies, Apollo Guide

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Robert Roten
September 11, 2002
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope

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Philip Martin
July 30, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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