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The Evening Star

1996Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes20%61%

A moving, melancholic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The continuing story of 'Terms of Endearment'.

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.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Melodramatic Storytelling
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Southern Setting
  • Late-Life Challenges
  • Intergenerational Conflicts
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Humanistic Perspective

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Robert Harling
Written by
Robert Harling
Produced by
Keith Samples, Polly Platt, David Paul Kirkpatrick
Music by
William Ross

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Facts

December 25, 1996 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 1996
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$13 million
Available in
68 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Evening Star?"

Questions about The Evening Star

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Where can I stream The Evening Star?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Evening Star is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Evening Star worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is The Evening Star a sequel?

  1. Terms of Endearment (1983)
  2. The Evening Star (1996)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Terms of Endearment (1983).

Is The Evening Star okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Evening Star make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Evening Star good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.