Tender Mercies

Directed by Bruce Beresford
PG
March 4, 1983    1h 31m    Box Office: $8.4MDrama, Romance,
7.383%81%6.7
Alchoholic 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.
  • Robert DuvallMac Sledge
  • Tess HarperRosa Lee
  • Betty BuckleyDixie
  • Wilford BrimleyHarry
  • Ellen BarkinSue Anne
  • Allan HubbardSonny
  • Lenny Von DohlenRobert
  • Paul GleasonReporter
  • Michael CrabtreeLewis Menefee
  • Norman BennettReverend Hotchkiss
  • Andrew Scott HollonLarue
  • Helena HumannWoman in Store
  • Rick MurrayJake - Slater Mill Boys Member
  • Stephen FunchessBertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
  • Glen FlemingSteve - Slater Mill Boys Member
  • Jerry BiggsMan in Bar
  • Sheila BirdConcessionaire
  • Robert E. Blackburn IIIBoy at Dance
  • Eli CumminsDoorman
  • Tony FrankMan at Motel

Tender Mercies Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    "Tender Mercies" is a profoundly moving, character-driven drama anchored by Robert Duvall's Academy Award-winning performance. The film's deliberately slow and reflective pace enhances its powerful emotional impact.
  • helmut schnellFebruary 10, 2025
    Good story human

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Tender Mercies Trivia

Tender Mercies was released on March 4, 1983.

Tender Mercies was directed by Bruce Beresford.

Tender Mercies has a runtime of 1h 31m.

Tender Mercies was produced by Philip Hobel.

Alchoholic 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.

The key characters in Tender Mercies are Mac Sledge (Robert Duvall), Rosa Lee (Tess Harper), Dixie (Betty Buckley).

Tender Mercies is rated PG.

Tender Mercies is a Drama, Romance, Music film.

Tender Mercies has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.

Tender Mercies had a budget of $4.5M.

Tender Mercies has made $8.4M at the box office.

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