Terms of Endearment
“Come to laugh, come to cry, come to care, come to terms.”
Synopsis
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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James L. Brooks | Best Director for 'Terms of Endearment' | Behind the Oscars SpeechOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-01-21
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Shirley MacLaine
Aurora Greenway
Debra Winger
Emma Greenway Horton
Jack Nicholson
Garrett Breedlove
Danny DeVito
Vernon Dahlart
Jeff Daniels
Flap Horton
John Lithgow
Sam Burns
Lisa Hart Carroll
Patsy Clark
Betty King
Rosie Dunlop
Huckleberry Fox
Teddy Horton
Troy Bishop
Tommy Horton
Shane Serwin
Younger Tommy Horton
Megan Morris
Melanie Horton
Tara Yeakey
Baby Melanie
Norman Bennett
Edward Johnson
Jennifer Josey
Young Emma
Kate Charleson
Janice
Tom Wees
Dr. Budge
Paul Menzel
Dr. Maise
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 24, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$108.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
13.55x
+$100.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James L. Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- James L. Brooks
- Original Score
- Michael Gore
- Original Title
- Terms of Endearment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $108.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James L. Brooks
James L. Brooks, Larry McMurtry
Michael Gore
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Richard Marks
James L. Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Gore
Original Music Composer
Richard Marks
Editor
James L. Brooks
Screenplay
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
James L. Brooks
Producer
James L. Brooks
Director
Kristi Zea
Costume Design
Polly Platt
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terms of Endearment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Terms of Endearment about?
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.
Who directed Terms of Endearment?
Terms of Endearment was directed by James L. Brooks.
Who stars in Terms of Endearment?
The principal cast of Terms of Endearment includes Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels.
When was Terms of Endearment released and how long is it?
Terms of Endearment was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Terms of Endearment?
Terms of Endearment had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $108.4M at the worldwide box office (13.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Terms of Endearment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terms of Endearment was composed by Michael Gore.
Is Terms of Endearment based on a book or true story?
Terms of Endearment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Larry McMurtry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terms of Endearment?
Terms of Endearment holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).