The Tender Bar
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Synopsis
A boy growing up on Long Island seeks out father figures among the patrons at his uncle's bar.
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Tye Sheridan
- Lily Rabe
- Christopher Lloyd
- Max Martini
- Rhenzy Feliz
- Briana Middleton
- Max Casella
- Sondra James
- Michael Braun
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- Dec 2, 2021
You should be subjected to a rigorous screening process before you are allowed to write a memoir to confirm that anything about your life is interesting or special.
Jake ColeJan 8, 2022What happens in this movie?? A man with a distant father gets a degree? Bar one scene at a breakfast table this is a tepid conceited bore. There’s a line in The Tender Bar that if you were a bad writer you’d become a journalist - wrong! If you were a bad writer, you’d write…
TheoJan 7, 2022George Clooney adds another movie to filmography as a director with this lighthearted coming-of-age biopic. It’s a story about J.R., played by Daniel Ranieri as younger J.R and Tye Sheridan as older, of his upbringing at his Uncle Charlie’s (Ben Affleck) bar. Affleck was…
Rosie✨ - Jan 7, 2022
Ben finally gets to play Will Hunting, sort of.
Adam NaymanJan 12, 2022The cinematic equivalent of a corn dog.
SwartacusJan 7, 2022Ohhh so he’s a bartender but he’s also tender while at the bar! Good one George ;)
bill griff - Aug 25, 2022
Despite knowing that many people disliked this film, I opted to watch it out of curiosity. While it's far from Clooney's greatest work, and the film feels not only unfinished, but somewhat rushed, the end result isn't too bad. Affleck reveals a gentler side of himself as…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineJun 10, 2025It follows your typical American coming of age drama tropes, with a mix of few cringe scenes and some really tender heartwarming moments, overflowing with love and joy. The soothing jazz soundtrack and top production design recreate the 70s-80s period beautifully. The sugar…
Michael JamesJan 9, 2022It has its moments, it's a nice, subtle coming-of-age story, but it really doesn't do all that much to stand out. Also, definitely one of those films where the supporting character/performance (Ben Affleck) outshines the main story, and then you're just left wishing the…
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- Olivia K likedThe Tender Bar
@connor is wrong, this was a good movie. Coming of age set in the 70s which made for a great soundtrack. I got good will hunting vibes.
Pammerdo likedThe Tender BarBen Affleck does a great job acting in this film which is directed by George Clooney. Has a little bit of a Good Will Hunting feel to it where you are rooting for the positive out come of the characters.
Matt Granato lovedThe Tender BarIncredible acting, but plot was a bit slow and drawn out at times. Better writing could’ve made this one of the best films of 2021. W Affleck still
- Richard Nardo likedThe Tender Bar
This is one of my favorite books. Still love the book more than the film, but really liked the movie as well.
Connnor dislikedThe Tender BarI don’t know what I’m supposed to take away from this movie. Felt like the plot got lost. Sorry George
Ryan likedThe Tender BarAlthough the plot was a tad scattered, the story was still amazing. The soundtrack was also elite
- Wiggityo lovedThe Tender Bar
One of the best movies I have ever seen 10/10 that’s all I gotta say
Reagan lovedThe Tender Barwho knew the worst batmans could make such a movie
Jill dislikedThe Tender BarI found this film too slow moving and predictable.
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Metacritic
Oct 11, 2021
If it struggles to find a rhythm, especially in the early going, there’s no question that it sends you off on a gentle high.
Sheri Linden
The Hollywood Reporter
Oct 11, 2021
Neither the milieu nor the insights are especially fresh, despite the tender tone.
Tim Grierson
Screen Daily
Oct 11, 2021
It’s not easy being Ben Affleck, by which I mean, there aren’t many actors who seem so comfortably themselves on-screen, and now that Affleck has reached middle age, he’s capable of bringing fresh depth to his performances.
Peter Debruge
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Tender Bar (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Tender Bar (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 44min long.
What's The Tender Bar (2021) about?
A boy growing up on Long Island seeks out father figures among the patrons at his uncle's bar.
Who's the cast of The Tender Bar (2021)?
- Ben Affleck as Uncle Charlie
- Tye Sheridan as J.R.
- Lily Rabe as Dorothy
- Christopher Lloyd as Grandpa
- Max Martini as The Voice
- Rhenzy Feliz as Wesley
- Briana Middleton as Sidney
- Max Casella as Chief
- Sondra James as Grandma
- Michael Braun as Bobo
Who's the director behind The Tender Bar (2021)?
George Clooney directed The Tender Bar (2021).
Who produced The Tender Bar (2021)?
George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Ted Hope produced The Tender Bar (2021).
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