Tender Mercies
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.
Release Year
1983
Runtime
92 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Story Snapshot
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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Tender Mercies is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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