Terms of Endearment

Terms of Endearment

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

Directed by James L. Brooks

Produced by Paramount Pictures

1983132 min7.1 / 10

A deeply felt, character-driven drama about a mother and daughter navigating love, loss, and family bonds with both humor and heartbreak.

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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  • Is Terms of Endearment violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Terms of Endearment scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Terms of Endearment sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Terms of Endearment easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Terms of Endearment end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity44

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Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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