Tender Mercies
Alcoholic 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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and The CW.
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Remembering Robert Duvall in TENDER MERCIES (1983)
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Robert Duvall Wins Best Actor: 1984 Oscars
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Frequently asked questions about Tender Mercies
Where can I watch Tender Mercies in the United States?
Tender Mercies is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and The CW in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Tender Mercies on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Tender Mercies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and The CW.
Can I watch Tender Mercies for free?
Tender Mercies streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies stars Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley, and Ellen Barkin. Bruce Beresford is the director.
How long is Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Tender Mercies come out?
Tender Mercies was released on March 4, 1983.
Which studio made Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies was produced by Antron Media Production, EMI Films, and Associated Film Distribution in the United States.
What was the budget for Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies was made on a budget of $4,500,000.
How much did Tender Mercies make at the box office?
Tender Mercies grossed $8,400,000 worldwide, against a budget of $4,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.