Terms of Endearment 1983
“Come to laugh, come to cry, come to care, come to terms.”
What is Terms of Endearment?
Terms of Endearment is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 132 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 20, 1983
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Terms of Endearment is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A mother and daughter navigate love, loss, and laughter across three decades.”
- Richly layered mother‑daughter relationship
- Blend of humor and heartfelt drama
- Spans decades, showing life’s ups and downs
- Runtime over two hours may feel lengthy for some viewers
- Melodramatic moments can be heavy
Watch it if you appreciate character‑driven stories that balance laughs with tears.
Rated PG, the film’s emotional themes are appropriate for most adult viewers.
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What is the central relationship in the film?
The story follows Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma over about thirty years.
Is the film a comedy or a drama?
It combines both drama and comedy elements.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is roughly two hours and twelve minutes.
Does the film cover a specific time span?
It spans roughly thirty years of the characters’ lives.
Is there a sequel to the film?
A sequel titled The Evening Star was released in 1996.
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