Where to watch Tender Mercies(1983)
In the United States, Tender Mercies is available to stream on Prime Video, Lionsgate+, and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Tender Mercies
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Prime Video
Lionsgate+
Howdy
Free
The Roku Channel
The CW
Fandango at Home Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Amazon MX Player
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube- Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Tender Mercies plot summary
His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.
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.
Details
- Release date
- March 4, 1983
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Genres
- Drama, Music, Romance
- Directed by
- Bruce Beresford
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 162 votes
Tender Mercies trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch Tender Mercies?
In the United States, Tender Mercies is available to stream on Prime Video, Lionsgate+, and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Tender Mercies?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
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