Terms of Endearment dazzled critics and audiences alike with its believable, insightful story of two captivating people, mother and daughter, unforgettably played by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. From grand slapstick to deepest sentiment, director James L. Brooks masterfully paints scenes from their evolving 30-year relationship. Jack Nicholson turns in a great comic performance as MacLaines neighbour, a boozy, womanizing former astronaut. Winner of five Academy Awards.: Best Picture, Best Actress - Shirley MacLaine, Best Supporting Actor  Jack Nicholson, Best Director and Best Screenplay Adaptation  James L. Brooks.