Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

1983

Down-on-his-luck country singer Mac Sledge (Robert Duvall) has nowhere to turn when he wakes up in a motel, short on cash. So he takes a job from Rosa Lee (Tess Harper), the kindly widow who runs the place. Mac begins to fall for Rosa, who helps him confront his drinking, and also finds an unexpected bond with Rosa's young son (Allan Hubbard). When the opportunity for a career comeback surfaces, Mac must choose between his new life and the life he let slip through his hands.

Robert Duvall is Mac Sledge, down and out country singer. His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning

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79
Very Good

Film Detail

Genre
Drama - Music
Length
1 hr. 32 mins.
US Theatrical Release
March 4, 1983
US Box Office
$8,443,124 (#4560 of 7281)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Lions Gate Films
Released
August 11, 2020
Acquired Date
July 20, 2023
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Actors

Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Tess Harper
Tess Harper
Betty Buckley
Betty Buckley
Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
Ellen Barkin
Ellen Barkin
Allan Hubbard
Allan Hubbard
Lenny von Dohlen
Lenny von Dohlen
Paul Gleason
Paul Gleason
Michael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree
Norman Bennett
Norman Bennett

Directors

Bruce Beresford
Bruce Beresford

Producers

Philip Hobel
Philip Hobel

Writers

Horton Foote
Horton Foote

Awards & Accolades

  • 1983 Oscar : Best Actor - Robert Duvall
  • 1983 Oscar : Writing (Original Screenplay)

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RT Fresh
81%
Tomatometer
27 votes
RT Fresh Certified
81%
Popcornmeter
216 votes
METASCORE
76
9 votes
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
12,466 votes