The Tender Bar
“Between the ones who love you and the ones who leave you is the journey of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-14
Top Cast
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Ben Affleck
Charlie Maguire
Tye Sheridan
JR Maguire
Daniel Ranieri
Young JR Maguire
Lily Rabe
Dorothy Maguire
Christopher Lloyd
Grandpa Maguire
Max Martini
The Voice, JR's father
Rhenzy Feliz
Wesley
Briana Middleton
Sidney
Max Casella
Chief
Sondra James
Grandma Maguire
Michael Braun
Bobo
Matthew Delamater
Joey D
Ivan Leung
Jimmy
Danielle Ranieri
Aunt Ruth
Kate Avallone
Kathy
Mark Boyett
Sidney's Dad
Quincy Tyler Bernstine
Sidney's Mom
Ezra Knight
Professor Van Dyke
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysBFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Clooney
- Screenplay & Story
- William Monahan
- Original Score
- Dara Taylor
- Original Title
- The Tender Bar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Amazon Studios, Smokehouse Pictures, Grand Illusion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Clooney
William Monahan, J.R. Moehringer
Dara Taylor
Martin Ruhe
Tanya Swerling
J.R. Moehringer, Barbara A. Hall, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Ted Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Dara Taylor
Original Music Composer
William Monahan
Screenplay
Tanya Swerling
Editor
Matt Kasmir
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martin Ruhe
Director of Photography
Kalina Ivanov
Production Design
Jenny Eagan
Costume Design
George Clooney
Producer
George Clooney
Director
Grant Heslov
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tender Bar
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What is The Tender Bar about?
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.
Who directed The Tender Bar?
The Tender Bar was directed by George Clooney.
Who stars in The Tender Bar?
The principal cast of The Tender Bar includes Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Daniel Ranieri, Lily Rabe, Christopher Lloyd.
When was The Tender Bar released and how long is it?
The Tender Bar was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tender Bar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tender Bar was composed by Dara Taylor.
Is The Tender Bar based on a book or true story?
The Tender Bar is adapted from the following source material: Book: "J.R. Moehringer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tender Bar?
The Tender Bar holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).