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The Tender Trap

3.020211h 30mMovieDrama

In 2011 the startling news broke around New Zealand that Sharon Armstrong, a middle-aged grandmother and public servant who worked for the Maori Language Commission had been arrested in Argentina with 5kg of cocaine in her suitcase.

DirectorSima Urale
WritersRiwia Brown·Kathryn Burnett

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Cast · Directed by Sima Urale

ZC
Zara Cormack
Agatha
TRTineke Ann Robson
Tineke Ann Robson
Annika
THTatiana Hotere
Tatiana Hotere
Gloria
NKNicola Kawana
Nicola Kawana
Leanne
VRVanessa Rare
Vanessa Rare
Rita
RWRima Te Wiata
Rima Te Wiata
Sharon Armstrong
SVSarah Valentine
Sarah Valentine
Lesley
DYDarren Young
Darren Young
Sonny

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The Tender Trap — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tender Trap?

The Tender Trap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Tender Trap on Netflix?

No, The Tender Trap is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Tender Trap on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Tender Trap for free?

The Tender Trap is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Tender Trap based on a true story?

Yes — The Tender Trap is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).