Shirley MacLaine
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Terms of Endearment was theatrically released in limited theatres on November 23, 1983, and to a wider release on December 9 by Paramount Pictures. The film received critical acclaim and was a major commercial success, grossing $165 million at the box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 1983 (after Return of the Jedi ).
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.
- (66K)
- Comedy, Drama
- James L. Brooks
- 1983-12-09
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.
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 rent the movie.
- (110)
- James L. Brooks
- PG
- Shirley Maclaine
the producers would like to thank: for his contributions to the making of "Terms of Endearment" (as Timothy S. Gee M.D.) Holly Holmberg Brooks. ... special thanks (as Holly Brooks) Richard Sakai. ... the producers would like to thank: for his contributions to the making of "Terms of Endearment". Guy Serwin.
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 drama comedy film based on Larry McMurtry's novel, directed by James L. Brooks. It follows the life of Aurora, a finicky woman, and her daughter, who face love, marriage and death issues.
