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Tender Mercies · LeviOsa

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1983·PG

His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.

DramaMusicRomance1h 32m

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83%

Tomatometer

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81%

Popcornmeter

6.8

TMDB

Storyline

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.

Trailers

4 videos

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Trailer

Remembering Robert Duvall in TENDER MERCIES (1983)

Remembering Robert Duvall in TENDER MERCIES (1983)

Robert Duvall Wins Best Actor: 1984 Oscars

Robert Duvall Wins Best Actor: 1984 Oscars

Tender Mercies - Trailer

Tender Mercies - Trailer

Details

DirectorBruce Beresford

ReleasedMar 4, 1983

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$4.5M

Revenue

$8.4M

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

EMI FilmsAntron Media

Cast

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Mac Sledge

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Rosa Lee

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

Dixie

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Harry

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Sue Anne

Allan Hubbard

Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Reporter

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree

Lewis Menefee

Norman Bennett

Reverend Hotchkiss

Andrew Scott Hollon

Larue

Rick Murray

Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Howdy Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

7 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“Anchored by a deftly understated performance from Robert Duvall, Tender Mercies is a quiet character study that leaves a lasting emotional impact.”

83% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Pauline Kael

RTThe New YorkerSep 19, 2023

I kept waiting for Tender Mercies to get started -- to get into something. I was still waiting when it was over and I was back out on the street.

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Roger Ebert

RTChicago Sun-TimesJun 20, 2018

Tender Mercies won Robert Duvall his only Academy Award in six nominations. It contains one of his most understated performances. It's mostly done with his eyes.

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Josh Larsen

RTLarsenOnFilmMar 31, 2026

... an unhurried meditation on prodigal singers and profligate love.

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John Stark

RTMac the Movie GuyMar 7, 2026

Robert Duvall’s tender qualities shine as he navigates a complex middle age man seeking redemption. A perfect showcase for Robert Duvall’s capabilities.

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Information

Title

Tender Mercies

Released

Mar 4, 1983

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United Kingdom, United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 32m

Status

Released

Studios

EMI Films, Antron Media

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