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Terms of Endearment

7.119832h 12mPGMovieDramaComedy

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.

DirectorJames L. Brooks
WriterJames L. Brooks
ProducerJames L. Brooks

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Cast · Directed by James L. Brooks

SMShirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Aurora Greenway
DWDebra Winger
Debra Winger
Emma Greenway Horton
JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Garrett Breedlove
DDDanny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Vernon Dahlart
JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Flap Horton
JLJohn Lithgow
John Lithgow
Sam Burns
LCLisa Hart Carroll
Lisa Hart Carroll
Patsy Clark
BK
Betty King
Rosie Dunlop
HFHuckleberry Fox
Huckleberry Fox
Teddy Horton
TB
Troy Bishop
Tommy Horton
SS
Shane Serwin
Younger Tommy Horton
MM
Megan Morris
Melanie Horton

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Terms of Endearment — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Terms of Endearment?

Terms of Endearment is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Terms of Endearment on Netflix?

No, Terms of Endearment is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is Terms of Endearment on Amazon Prime Video?

Terms of Endearment isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Terms of Endearment for free?

Terms of Endearment is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to Terms of Endearment?

Yes — Terms of Endearment is followed by The Evening Star (1996) in the Terms of Endearment Collection.

Is there a prequel to Terms of Endearment?

Terms of Endearment is the first film in the Terms of Endearment Collection.

Is Terms of Endearment part of a trilogy?

No — Terms of Endearment is part of the Terms of Endearment Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Terms of Endearment Collection?

There are 2 films in the Terms of Endearment Collection: Terms of Endearment (1983) and The Evening Star (1996).