Tenderness (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Tenderness is a drama film directed by Gianni Amelio, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Back from the hospital where he has been treated after a heart attack, Lorenzo is on his way upstairs to his top-floor apartment in Naples when he meets Michela. The charming young woman, who has just moved to the facing apartment, has forgotten her keys and finds herself locked out. Cynical and grumpy, the retired lawyer who has been living estranged from the rest of the world, should normally leave her to her fate but he mellows under her spontaneous charm. He helps her, becomes friends not only with her but with her husband Fabio and their two children. For once, the self-declared misanthropist seems to be experiencing the long forgotten feeling of empathy.
Who’s in it. Tenderness stars Renato Carpentieri as Lorenzo, Elio Germano as Fabio, Giovanna Mezzogiorno as Elena and Micaela Ramazzotti as Michela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Tenderness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $616K at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Stan and rent or buy it from Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenderness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenderness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenderness (2017)?
- In AU, Tenderness is available to stream on Stan, and rent or buy from Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tenderness worth watching?
- Tenderness holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tenderness?
- Tenderness stars Renato Carpentieri, Elio Germano, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Micaela Ramazzotti and Greta Scacchi.
- When was Tenderness released?
- Tenderness was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.