Tender Mercies (1983)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.
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.
- Released: 1983-03-04
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 161 votes
Directed by Bruce Beresford.
Top cast
- Robert Duvall as Mac Sledge
- Tess Harper as Rosa Lee
- Betty Buckley as Dixie
- Wilford Brimley as Harry
- Ellen Barkin as Sue Anne
- Allan Hubbard as Sonny
- Lenny Von Dohlen as Robert
- Paul Gleason as Reporter
- Michael Crabtree as Lewis Menefee
- Norman Bennett as Reverend Hotchkiss
Where to watch Tender Mercies
- United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel; watch free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
- Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
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