The Tender Hook

2008·Movie
1h 43min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Tender Hook fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Love is a prize and the winner takes all.

The story is about Iris's rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover, McHeath, and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.
Love TriangleFilm NoirHistorical Crime DramaAustralian SettingRoguish LoverBoxerPower DynamicsMoral Landscape1920s-1930s

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Tender Hook

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Where can I stream The Tender Hook legally?

The Tender Hook is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tender Hook worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tender Hook rated?

RSexual contentViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, violence, and strong language.

How long is The Tender Hook?

1 h 43 min

The Tender Hook runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is The Tender Hook in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Tender Hook?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tender Hook in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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