Tenderness (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, Tenderness is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Polson, running about 101 minutes. “The intimacy of the kill” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Russell Crowe stars as Detective Cristofuoro, a semi-retired police officer who is trying to unravel the past to discover whether a violent teenager, Eric Poole (Jon Foster), was responsible for the murder of his family. Sophie Traub co-stars as Lori, the teenage runaway who falls under Eric's spell. Based on the novel by Robert Cormier.
Who’s in it. Tenderness stars Russell Crowe as Detective Cristofuoro, Jon Foster as Eric Poole, Sophie Traub as Lori and Laura Dern as Teresa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tenderness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenderness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenderness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenderness (2009)?
- In US, Tenderness is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tenderness worth watching?
- Tenderness holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tenderness?
- Tenderness stars Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, Sophie Traub, Laura Dern and Alicia Harding.
- When was Tenderness released?
- Tenderness was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.