Tender Mercies (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1983, Tender Mercies is a drama, romance and music film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 92 minutes. “His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alchoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.
Who’s in it. Tender Mercies stars Robert Duvall as Mac Sledge, Tess Harper as Rosa Lee, Betty Buckley as Dixie and Wilford Brimley as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tender Mercies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Tender Mercies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tender Mercies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tender Mercies (1983)?
- In US, Tender Mercies is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Tender Mercies worth watching?
- Tender Mercies holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tender Mercies?
- Tender Mercies stars Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley and Ellen Barkin.
- When was Tender Mercies released?
- Tender Mercies was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.