Tender Mercies
PG“His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.”
1983·92 min·Released
Studio: Antron Media Production, Associated Film Distribution, EMI Films, Universal Pictures
6.8TMDb
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Theatrical Mar 4, 1983Digital Jun 2, 2009Physical Jun 2, 2009
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorBruce Beresford
WriterHorton Foote
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
Andrew Scott Hollon
Larue
Rick Murray
Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member
Stephen Funchess
Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
Glen Fleming
Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member
James Aaron
Henry - Slater Mill Boys Member
Jerry Biggs
Man in Bar
Sheila Bird
Concessionaire
Robert E. Blackburn III
Boy at Dance
Eli Cummins
Doorman
Tony Frank
Man at Motel
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Keywords
country musicguitartexasalcoholismsouthern baptist
Details
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$8M
TMDb Votes
153
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026