Tender Mercies_
"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.
Starring
Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley
Box Office
$8.4M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Tender Mercies earned $8.4M worldwide on a $4.5M budget — a 87% return on investment.
Year context
Tender Mercies was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Tender Mercies is a Drama, Music, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Robert Duvall
Mac Sledge
Tess Harper
Rosa Lee
Betty Buckley
Dixie
Wilford Brimley
Harry
Ellen Barkin
Sue Anne
AH
Allan Hubbard
Sonny
Lenny Von Dohlen
Robert
Paul Gleason
Reporter
Michael Crabtree
Lewis Menefee
NB
Norman Bennett
Reverend Hotchkiss
AS
Andrew Scott Hollon
Larue
HH
Helena Humann
Woman in Store
RM
Rick Murray
Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member
SF
Stephen Funchess
Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
GF
Glen Fleming
Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member
JB
Jerry Biggs
Man in Bar
SB
Sheila Bird
Concessionaire
RE
Robert E. Blackburn III
Boy at Dance
EC
Eli Cummins
Doorman
Tony Frank
Man at Motel
BOX OFFICE
$4.5M
Budget
$8.4M
Revenue
+87%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (146 votes)
Budget
$4,500,000
Box Office
$8,400,000
Profit
+$3,900,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tender Mercies about?
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.
How long is Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Tender Mercies?
The cast of Tender Mercies includes Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley, Ellen Barkin.
How much did Tender Mercies make at the box office?
Tender Mercies earned $8,400,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,500,000.
What is the rating of Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 146 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Music
Romance
