The Tender Bar
“Between the ones who love you and the ones who leave you is the journey of a lifetime.”
JR is a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie, is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy’s determined mother struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her — and leave the dilapidated home of her outrageous if begrudgingly supportive father — JR begins to gamely, if not always gracefully, pursue his romantic and professional dreams, with one foot persistently placed in Uncle Charlie’s bar.
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Where is The Tender Bar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magenta TV+ | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Tender Bar
The Tender Bar is a 2021 English-language drama film directed by George Clooney. The cast is led by Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Daniel Ranieri. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
The Tender Bar was produced by Amazon Studios, Smokehouse Pictures, and Grand Illusion Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 2021, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- George Clooney
- Writers
- William Monahan
- Release date
- December 17, 2021
- OTT release
- January 7, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Amazon Studios, Smokehouse Pictures, Grand Illusion Films
The Tender Bar cast & crew
The Tender Bar was directed by George Clooney and written by William Monahan.
The cast features Ben Affleck as Charlie Maguire, Tye Sheridan as JR Maguire, Daniel Ranieri as Young JR Maguire, Lily Rabe as Dorothy Maguire, Christopher Lloyd as Grandpa Maguire, and Max Martini as The Voice, JR's father.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dara Taylor, cinematography is by Martin Ruhe, and it was produced by J.R. Moehringer and Barbara A. Hall.
Is The Tender Bar worth watching?
The Tender Bar holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 612 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Tender Bar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tender Bar
In United States, you can stream The Tender Bar on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 7, 2022.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Tender Bar
Ben Affleck
Charlie Maguire
Tye Sheridan
JR Maguire
Daniel Ranieri
Young JR Maguire
Lily Rabe
Dorothy Maguire
Christopher Lloyd
Grandpa Maguire
Max Martini
The Voice, JR's father
Rhenzy Feliz
Wesley
Briana Middleton
Sidney
Max Casella
Chief
Sondra James
Grandma Maguire
Michael Braun
Bobo
Matthew Delamater
Joey D
The Tender Bar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tender Bar in United States?
The Tender Bar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Tender Bar on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Tender Bar is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Tender Bar in?
The Tender Bar is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tender Bar?
The Tender Bar runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Tender Bar rated?
The Tender Bar is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 612 ratings.
▸When did The Tender Bar release on OTT?
The Tender Bar became available digitally on January 7, 2022.
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