The Evening Star (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Evening Star is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Robert Harling, running about 129 minutes. “The continuing story of 'Terms of Endearment'.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Evening Star stars Shirley MacLaine as Aurora Greenway, Bill Paxton as Jerry Bruckner, Juliette Lewis as Melanie Horton and Miranda Richardson as Patsy Carpenter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Evening Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Evening Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Evening Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Evening Star (1996)?
- In US, The Evening Star is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Evening Star worth watching?
- The Evening Star holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Evening Star?
- The Evening Star stars Shirley MacLaine, Bill Paxton, Juliette Lewis, Miranda Richardson and Ben Johnson.
- When was The Evening Star released?
- The Evening Star was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.