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Terms of Endearment is a 1983 American family tragicomedy film directed, written, and produced by James L. Brooks, adapted from Larry McMurtry's 1975 novel of the same name. It stars Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, and John Lithgow. The film covers 30 years of the relationship between Aurora Greenway ...
Dec 9, 1983 · A mother-daughter story of love, grief and cancer, based on Larry McMurtry's novel. Starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger and Jack Nicholson, directed by James L. Brooks, won 5 Oscars.
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- Comedy, Drama
- James L. Brooks
- 1983-12-09
A classic family drama that balances comedy and tragedy, starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger and Jack Nicholson. Read Ebert's analysis of the film's tone, characters and themes, and his praise for the actors' performances.
A classic tearjerker about a mother-daughter relationship, starring Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- James L. Brooks
- PG
- Shirley Maclaine
A mother-daughter drama about love, loss and family. Aurora Greenway and Emma Horton face different challenges and choices in their relationships, while Aurora develops a romance with a retired astronaut.
Jack Nicholson turns in a great comic performance as MacLaine's neighbor, a boozy, womanizing former astronaut. Terms of Endearment dazzled critics and audiences alike with its believable ...
Jan 9, 2019 · Learn how James L. Brooks created Jack Nicholson's astronaut character, how Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger feuded on set, and how Nicholson improvised scenes with MacLaine. Find out more about the 1983 Oscar-winning drama based on Larry McMurtry's novel.
