Terms of Endearment
1983, English. Directed by James L. Brooks.
Come to laugh, come to cry, come to care, come to terms.
Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each other deal with problems and find reasons to live a joyful life.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- James L. BrooksDirector
- Shirley MacLaineAurora Greenway
- Debra WingerEmma Greenway Horton
- Jack NicholsonGarrett Breedlove
- Danny DeVitoVernon Dahlart
- Jeff DanielsFlap Horton
- John LithgowSam Burns
- Lisa Hart CarrollPatsy Clark
- Betty KingRosie Dunlop
- Huckleberry FoxTeddy Horton
- Troy BishopTommy Horton
- Shane SerwinYounger Tommy Horton
- Megan MorrisMelanie Horton
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James L. Brooks
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $108M
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What Terms of Endearment is based on
Terms of Endearment is based on Terms of Endearment, a novel by Larry McMurtry.
Novel
Terms of Endearment
By Larry McMurtry
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Terms of Endearment: quick answers
What comes after Terms of Endearment?
Next in the series: The Evening Star (1996).
Is Terms of Endearment worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 873 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Terms of Endearment?
Terms of Endearment runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Terms of Endearment have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Terms of Endearment. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Terms of Endearment parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Terms of Endearment is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Terms of Endearment on?
Terms of Endearment isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Terms of Endearment?
If you liked Terms of Endearment, try The Meddler, Linoleum, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
Who directed Terms of Endearment?
Terms of Endearment (1983) was directed by James L. Brooks and stars Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson.
What is Terms of Endearment based on?
Terms of Endearment is based on Terms of Endearment, a novel by Larry McMurtry.