The Tender Hook (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, The Tender Hook is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Jonathan Ogilvie, running about 103 minutes. “Love is a prize and the winner takes all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story is about Iris's rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover, McHeath, and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.
Who’s in it. The Tender Hook stars Rose Byrne as Iris, Tyler Coppin as Donnie, Hugo Weaving as McHeath and John Batchelor as Ronnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tender Hook 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tender Hook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tender Hook tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tender Hook (2008)?
- In US, The Tender Hook is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tender Hook worth watching?
- The Tender Hook holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tender Hook?
- The Tender Hook stars Rose Byrne, Tyler Coppin, Hugo Weaving, John Batchelor and Matthew Le Nevez.
- When was The Tender Hook released?
- The Tender Hook was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.