Terms of Endearment
“Come to laugh, come to cry, come to care, come to terms.”
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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Where is Terms of Endearment streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment is a 1983 English-language drama and comedy film directed by James L. Brooks. The cast is led by Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.
Terms of Endearment was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 20, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $108 million worldwide.
- Director
- James L. Brooks
- Writers
- James L. Brooks
- Release date
- November 20, 1983
- OTT release
- February 23, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $108 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Terms of Endearment cast & crew
Terms of Endearment was directed by James L. Brooks and written by James L. Brooks.
The cast features 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, and John Lithgow as Sam Burns.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Gore, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by James L. Brooks.
Is Terms of Endearment worth watching?
Terms of Endearment holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 830 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Terms of Endearment is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Terms of Endearment
In United States, you can stream Terms of Endearment on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 23, 2023.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Terms of Endearment
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
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Terms of Endearment — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Terms of Endearment in United States?
Terms of Endearment is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Terms of Endearment on fuboTV?
Yes — Terms of Endearment is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Terms of Endearment in?
Terms of Endearment is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Terms of Endearment?
Terms of Endearment runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is Terms of Endearment rated?
Terms of Endearment is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 830 ratings.
▸When did Terms of Endearment release on OTT?
Terms of Endearment became available digitally on February 23, 2023.
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