Alcoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.
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Awards Dominance
Wins
Nominations
2 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Won
1984
Actor in a Leading Role
Robert Duvall
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
Horton Foote
Best Picture
Philip S. Hobel, Producer
Directing
Bruce Beresford
Music (Original Song)
Over You in "Tender Mercies" Music and Lyric by Austin Roberts and Bobby Hart
1984
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Robert Duvall
Best Director - Motion Picture
Bruce Beresford
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Tender Mercies
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Over You
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Tess Harper
1983
In Competition - Feature films
Bruce BERESFORD
Ranked by shared director, cast, genre, country & era
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