Love Me Tender (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1956, Love Me Tender is a drama, romance, music and western film directed by Robert D. Webb, running about 89 minutes. “Love him strong... Love him sweet... Love him tender!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the end of the Civil War, a Confederate team is ordered to rob a Union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their Union loot, until the Feds come looking for it.
Who’s in it. Love Me Tender stars Richard Egan as Vance Reno, Debra Paget as Cathy Reno, Elvis Presley as Clint Reno and Robert Middleton as Mr. Siringo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Love Me Tender has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Love Me Tender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Me Tender tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Me Tender (1956)?
- In US, Love Me Tender is available to 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 Love Me Tender worth watching?
- Love Me Tender holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Me Tender?
- Love Me Tender stars Richard Egan, Debra Paget, Elvis Presley, Robert Middleton and William Campbell.
- When was Love Me Tender released?
- Love Me Tender was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.