Movie

Terms of Endearment

“Come to laugh, come to cry, come to care, come to terms.”

★ 7.1(832)19832h 12m

Terms of Endearment is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James L. Brooks
Release date: 1983-11-20
Runtime: 2h 12m
Language: English
Box office: $108,423,749
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: Terms of Endearment Collection

Terms of Endearment — trailer

About Terms of Endearment

Terms of Endearment is a 1983 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by James L. Brooks, starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger and Jack Nicholson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 832 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Terms of Endearment in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

adulterybased on novel or bookparent child relationshiploss of loved onehouston, texascancerastronautsingle motherneighbor neighbor relationshipmother daughter relationshipnarcissistic motherdramatic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Terms of Endearment in Canada?+

In Canada, Terms of Endearment is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Terms of Endearment on Netflix?+

Terms of Endearment is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Terms of Endearment?+

Terms of Endearment has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who stars in Terms of Endearment?+

Terms of Endearment stars Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito and Jeff Daniels.

When did Terms of Endearment come out?+

Terms of Endearment is a 1983 movie directed by James L. Brooks.

What genre is Terms of Endearment?+

Terms of Endearment is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Terms of Endearment?+

Terms of Endearment was directed by James L. Brooks.