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Terms of Endearment
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Terms of Endearment

1983-11-20 · 132 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
James L. Brooks
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 108,423,749

Top Cast

Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineAurora Greenway
Debra WingerDebra WingerEmma Greenway Horton
Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonGarrett Breedlove
Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoVernon Dahlart
Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsFlap Horton
John LithgowJohn LithgowSam Burns
Lisa Hart CarrollLisa Hart CarrollPatsy Clark
Betty KingRosie Dunlop
Huckleberry FoxHuckleberry FoxTeddy Horton
Troy BishopTroy BishopTommy Horton
Shane SerwinYounger Tommy Horton
Megan MorrisMelanie Horton
Tara YeakeyBaby Melanie
Norman BennettEdward Johnson
Jennifer JoseyYoung Emma
Kate CharlesonJanice
Tom WeesDr. Budge
Paul MenzelDr. Maise
F. William ParkerF. William ParkerDoctor
Amanda WatkinsMeg

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