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Tender Mercies

6.819831h 32mPGMovieDramaMusicRomance

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.

DirectorBruce Beresford
WriterHorton Foote
ProducerPhilip Hobel

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Cast · Directed by Bruce Beresford

RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Mac Sledge
THTess Harper
Tess Harper
Rosa Lee
BBBetty Buckley
Betty Buckley
Dixie
WBWilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
Harry
EBEllen Barkin
Ellen Barkin
Sue Anne
AH
Allan Hubbard
Sonny
LDLenny Von Dohlen
Lenny Von Dohlen
Robert
PGPaul Gleason
Paul Gleason
Reporter
MCMichael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree
Lewis Menefee
NB
Norman Bennett
Reverend Hotchkiss
AH
Andrew Scott Hollon
Larue
RM
Rick Murray
Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

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Tender Mercies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tender Mercies?

Tender Mercies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ and Howdy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tender Mercies on Netflix?

No, Tender Mercies is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+.

Is Tender Mercies on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Tender Mercies is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

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Tender Mercies is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Plex Channel in United States.