The Tender Bar
2021, English. Directed by George Clooney.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 636 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Tender Bar
The Tender Bar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- George ClooneyDirector
- Ben AffleckCharlie Maguire
- Tye SheridanJR Maguire
- Daniel RanieriYoung JR Maguire
- Lily RabeDorothy Maguire
- Christopher LloydGrandpa Maguire
- Max MartiniThe Voice, JR's father
- Rhenzy FelizWesley
- Briana MiddletonSidney
- Max CasellaChief
- Sondra JamesGrandma Maguire
- Michael BraunBobo
- Matthew DelamaterJoey D
Details
- Released
- 17 December 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Monahan
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What The Tender Bar is based on
The Tender Bar is based on The Tender Bar (2005) by J. R. Moehringer.
2005
The Tender Bar
By J. R. Moehringer
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The Tender Bar: quick answers
Is The Tender Bar worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 636 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tender Bar?
The Tender Bar runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Tender Bar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tender Bar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tender Bar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tender Bar is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tender Bar on?
The Tender Bar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tender Bar?
If you liked The Tender Bar, try Uncle Frank, Bunraku, This Boy's Life.
Who directed The Tender Bar?
The Tender Bar (2021) was directed by George Clooney and stars Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Daniel Ranieri.
What is The Tender Bar based on?
The Tender Bar is based on The Tender Bar (2005) by J. R. Moehringer.