Terms of Endearment

Terms of Endearment is a 1983 drama film adapted by James L. Brooks from the novel by Larry McMurtry and starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson. It covers thirty years of the relationship between Aurora Greenway (MacLaine) and her daughter Emma (Winger).
The film won the Academy Awards for Best Picture, as well Best Direction, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor for Jack Nicholson, and Best Actress for Shirley MacLaine. It also won four Golden Globe Awards.
Category:1983 films
Category:1980s romance films
Category:American romantic drama films
Category:English-language films
Category:Films based on novels
Category:Films based on romance novels
Category:Best Drama Picture Golden Globe winners
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Category:Films whose director won the Best Director Academy Award
Category:Films featuring a Best Actress Academy Award winning performance
Category:Films featuring a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award winning performance
Category:Films featuring a Best Drama Actress Golden Globe winning performance
Category:Films featuring a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe winning performance
Category:Films set in Texas
Category:Films shot in Houston, Texas
Category:Films set in Nebraska
Category:Films shot in Nebraska
Category:Films whose writer won the Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award
Category:Paramount Pictures films
Category:Films directed by James L. Brooks
Category:Films produced by James L. Brooks
Category:Directorial debut films
Category:Films about dysfunctional families
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Category:1980s films
Category:Rated PG
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Category:Films starring Jack Nicholson