Ordinary Tenderness (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1973, Ordinary Tenderness is a drama film directed by Jacques Leduc, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A lonely woman spends the winter isolated and reminiscing about the past as she waits for her husband to return from a prolonged absence.
Who’s in it. Ordinary Tenderness stars Esther Auger as Esther, Jean-Pierre Bourque as Xavier, Jocelyn Bérubé as Jocelyn Levesque and Claudette Delorimier as Woman on Train, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Ordinary Tenderness sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordinary Tenderness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordinary Tenderness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordinary Tenderness (1973)?
- In CA, Ordinary Tenderness is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ordinary Tenderness worth watching?
- Ordinary Tenderness holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ordinary Tenderness?
- Ordinary Tenderness stars Esther Auger, Jean-Pierre Bourque, Jocelyn Bérubé, Claudette Delorimier and J. Léo Gagnon.
- When was Ordinary Tenderness released?
- Ordinary Tenderness was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.