Terms of Endearment (1983) movie poster

Terms of Endearment (1983)

"Come to laugh, come to cry, come to care, come to terms."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 80% (RT: 81%, MC: 79) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedy

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Runtime
2h 12m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (815 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Metacritic
79
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
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 815 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Terms of Endearment was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • James L. Brooks cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Terms of Endearment is a 1983 drama, comedy film directed by James L. Brooks. 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. The film has been rated by 815 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Terms of Endearment delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Terms of Endearment (1983) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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