Between the ones who love you and the ones who leave you is the journey of a lifetime.|Dec. 17, 2021|United States|104 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Mystery;Reality;Thriller
Description: “The Tender Bar” is a 2021 American coming-of-age drama film directed by George Clooney, based on a screenplay by William Monahan. The movie is an adaptation of the 2005 memoir of the same name by J.R. Moehringer, which chronicles his life growing up on Long Island. The film features a talented cast, including Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Daniel Ranieri, Lily Rabe, and Christopher Lloyd. It premiered in limited theaters on December 17, 2021, followed by a wider release on December 22, 2021, before becoming available for streaming on Prime Video on January 7, 2022. While the film received mixed reviews from critics, Ben Affleck earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
The story revolves around a young boy searching for a father figure after his own father abandoned him at birth. He finds connection and guidance through his uncle and the patrons of a local bar. The project began development in 2013 at Sony Pictures and Chernin Entertainment, with Ted Melfi initially slated as writer and director. After Sony passed on the project, Amazon Studios acquired the rights in July 2020. George Clooney stepped in as director, also producing the film alongside Grant Heslov through their Smokehouse Pictures production company. Principal photography took place in various locations across eastern Massachusetts, running from February 22 to April 14, 2021. The film’s star-studded cast, combined with its heartfelt narrative, makes it a poignant exploration of family, mentorship, and self-discovery.
Cast director: George Clooney
Cast actor: Tye Sheridan, Ben Affleck, Lily Rabe, Christopher Lloyd, Daniel Ranieri, Max Martini, Sondra James, Michael Braun, Matthew Delamater, Max Casella
Original name: The Tender Bar