Kill Me Tender (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 2004, Kill Me Tender is a comedy and drama film directed by Ramón de España, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. Do all men want the same thing? Nestor, recently widowed, runs a bakery near Barcelona, has a bank account and a bad heart, and swims in the sea every day. He also has a daughter and a two-timing son-in-law. Nestor's maid asks him to hire her 20-something daughter, Maribel, as a shop assistant.

Who’s in it. Kill Me Tender stars Ingrid Rubio as Maribel, Alberto San Juan as Manolo, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba as Néstor Pujol i Serra and Manuel Manquiña as Benito (Beni), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Kill Me Tender has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kill Me Tender page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kill Me Tender tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kill Me Tender (2004)?
In US, Kill Me Tender is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kill Me Tender worth watching?
Kill Me Tender holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kill Me Tender?
Kill Me Tender stars Ingrid Rubio, Alberto San Juan, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, Manuel Manquiña and Chusa Barbero.
When was Kill Me Tender released?
Kill Me Tender was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.