Tenderness

2009·Movie
1h 41min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Tenderness fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The intimacy of the kill

A hardened cop tries to unravel the past to discover whether a violent teenager was responsible for the murder of his family. A confused fifteen-year-old runaway becomes enthralled with the young man.
Psychological ThrillerCrime DramaTeenage RunawayTroubled YouthDark MysteryIntense AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenSlow Burn

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tenderness

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Where can I stream Tenderness legally?

Tenderness 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 Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tenderness worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tenderness rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Tenderness?

1 h 41 min

Tenderness runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tenderness?

Critics40
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see Tenderness much the same way.

What language is Tenderness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tenderness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tenderness in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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