Terms of Endearment (1983)

  • PG
  • 11/20/1983 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 2h 12m

Come to laugh, come to cry, come to care, come to terms.

Overview

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.

James L. Brooks

Screenplay, Director

Larry McMurtry

Novel

Cast

Shirley MacLaine's headshot

Shirley MacLaine

Aurora Greenway
Debra Winger's headshot

Debra Winger

Emma Greenway Horton
Jack Nicholson's headshot

Jack Nicholson

Garrett Breedlove
Danny DeVito's headshot

Danny DeVito

Vernon Dahlart
Jeff Daniels's headshot

Jeff Daniels

Flap Horton
John Lithgow's headshot

John Lithgow

Sam Burns
Lisa Hart Carroll's headshot

Lisa Hart Carroll

Patsy Clark
Betty King's headshot

Betty King

Rosie Dunlop

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