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Chronicle of 30 years in the often turbulent relationship between a mother and daughter. Popular tear-jerker won most major Academy Awards, including Best Picture!
Original Release
11/23/1983
US Release
11/23/1983
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Shirley MacLaine | Aurora Greenway |
| Debra Winger | Emma Horton / 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 |
Directors
Writers
James L. Brooks, Larry McMurtry
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Shirley MacLaine | Aurora Greenway |
| Debra Winger | Emma Horton / 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 |
| Tara Yeakey | Baby Melanie |
| Norman Bennett | Edward Johnson |
| Jennifer Josey | Young Emma |
| Kate Charleson | Janice |
| Tom Wees | Dr. Budge |
| Paul Menzel | Dr. Maise |
| F. William Parker | Doctor |
| Amanda Watkins | Meg |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| James L. Brooks | Producer |
| Penney Finkelman Cox | Producer |
| Martin Jurow | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Picture | Won |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Won |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Won |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
