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The Tender Years

8.019481h 21mNRMovieDrama

A progressive pastor takes on thoughtless brutality (and constitutional scruples against search and seizure) in order to promote animal cruelty protection laws.

DirectorHarold D. Schuster
WritersArnold Belgard·Jack Jungmeyer
ProducerEdward L. Alperson

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Cast · Directed by Harold D. Schuster

JBJoe E. Brown
Joe E. Brown
Will Norris
RL
Richard Lyon
Ted Norris
NNNoreen Nash
Noreen Nash
Linda
CDCharles Drake
Charles Drake
Bob Wilson
JHJosephine Hutchinson
Josephine Hutchinson
Emily Norris
JMJames Millican
James Millican
Kit Barton
GBGriff Barnett
Griff Barnett
Senator Cooper
JG
Jeanne Gail
Jeanie
HCHarry Cheshire
Harry Cheshire
Fred Ackley
BL
Blayney Lewis
Frank Barton
JDJimmie Dodd
Jimmie Dodd
Spike

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The Tender Years — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tender Years?

The Tender Years isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Tender Years on Netflix?

No, The Tender Years is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Tender Years isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Tender Years?

The Tender Years hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 21, 1948. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.