Terms of Endearment 1983

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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.

Shirley MacLaine

as Aurora Greenway

Debra Winger

as Emma Greenway Horton

Jack Nicholson

as Garrett Breedlove

Danny DeVito

as Vernon Dahlart

Jeff Daniels

as Flap Horton

John Lithgow

as Sam Burns

Lisa Hart Carroll

as Patsy Clark

Betty King

as Rosie Dunlop

Huckleberry Fox

as Teddy Horton

Troy Bishop

as Tommy Horton

Director:

James L. Brooks

Writer:

James L. Brooks, Larry McMurtry

Genres:

Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

1983 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

132 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Terms of Endearment

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Shirley MacLaine

as Aurora Greenway

Debra Winger

as Emma Greenway Horton

Jack Nicholson

as Garrett Breedlove

Danny DeVito

as Vernon Dahlart

Jeff Daniels

as Flap Horton

John Lithgow

as Sam Burns

Lisa Hart Carroll

as Patsy Clark

Betty King

as Rosie Dunlop

Huckleberry Fox

as Teddy Horton

Troy Bishop

as Tommy Horton

Shane Serwin

as Younger Tommy Horton

Megan Morris

as Melanie Horton

Tara Yeakey

as Baby Melanie

Norman Bennett

as Edward Johnson

Jennifer Josey

as Young Emma

Kate Charleson

as Janice

Tom Wees

as Dr. Budge

Paul Menzel

as Dr. Maise

F. William Parker

as Doctor

Buddy Gilbert

as Dr. Ratcher

David Wohl

as Phil

Bette Croissant

as Nurse

Charles Beall

as Rudyard's Employer

Lelise Folse

as Doris

Judy Dickerson

as Checkout Girl

Devon O'Brien

as Lizbeth

Dana Vance

as Victoria

Nancy Mette

as Woman at Party

Lear Levin

as Jack Stern

Albert Brooks

as Rudyard Greenway (voice)

Lanier Whilden

as Patsy's Mother

Helen Stauffer

as Flap's Secretary

Barbara Balik

as Woman

Michelle Watkins

as Woman

John C. Conger

as Moving Man

Sandra Newkirk

as Mrs. Johnson

Elaine McGown

as Herself

Mary Kay Place

as Doris (voice)

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