Widow Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter, Emma (Debra Winger), have a strong bond, but Emma marries teacher Flap Horton (Jeff Daniels) against her mother's wishes. When the marriage grows sour due to Flap's cheating, Emma eventually splits from him, returning to her mother, who is involved with a former astronaut (Jack Nicholson). Soon, Emma learns that she has terminal cancer. In the hospital, supported by Aurora, she tries to make peace with Flap and her children.

GENRE: Drama
MPAA RATING: PG
RUN TIME: 2h 1m
RELEASE DATE: December 09, 1983
STARRING: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels
DIRECTOR(S): James L. Brooks
PRODUCER(S): James L. Brooks
WRITER(S): Larry McMurtry, James L. Brooks
STUDIO: Paramount Pictures