PG-13

The Evening Star

The continuing story of 'Terms of Endearment'.

1996 • 129 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

Continuing the story of Aurora Greenway in her latter years. After the death of her daughter, Aurora struggled to keep her family together, but has one grandson in jail, a rebellious granddaughter, and another grandson living just above the poverty line.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

82 reviews

59 Audience · 82 · 100%

An aging Aurora Greenway navigates family challenges after her daughter's death. She attempts to keep her fractured family together, dealing with rebellious grandchildren and their struggles, all while facing her own mortality.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Discussions of terminal illness and death
Some adult relationships and themes
Arguments and strong emotional moments
Occasional strong language and drinking

What it models well

Family loyalty
Acceptance
Finding closure
Enduring love

Talk about it after

Coping with grief and loss
Complex family dynamics
Forgiveness and reconciliation
Making peace with the past

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Evening Star. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.