

Tender Mercies
Directed by Bruce Beresford
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.
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Top cast

Robert Duvall
Mac Sledge

Tess Harper
Rosa Lee

Betty Buckley
Dixie

Wilford Brimley
Harry

Ellen Barkin
Sue Anne
Allan Hubbard
Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen
Robert

Paul Gleason
Reporter

Michael Crabtree
Lewis Menefee
Norman Bennett
Reverend Hotchkiss
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tender Mercies online?
As of November 4, 2026, Tender Mercies is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Tender Mercies on Netflix?
No — Tender Mercies is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy Tender Mercies online?
Yes. In United States, Tender Mercies can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Tender Mercies?
As of November 4, 2026, Tender Mercies is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.























