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Tubi currently lists the complete 2009 thriller in its U.S. free-movie catalog; Google Play also offers the film for HD rental or purchase.

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  • U.S. release: AFI records a New York opening on December 11, 2009, with Lionsgate as the U.S. distributor.
  • Adaptation: John Polson directed the screenplay by Emil Stern, adapted from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel Tenderness.
  • Cast: Jon Foster plays Eric Poole, Sophie Traub plays Lori Cranston and Russell Crowe plays Lt. Cristofuoro; Laura Dern also appears.
  • Runtime: The R-rated crime drama runs about 101 minutes; Google Play rounds its listing to 100 minutes.
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Tenderness follows Eric Poole, a young man released after serving time for murder, and Lori Cranston, a vulnerable teenager who insists on joining his journey. Lt. Cristofuoro, the detective who has tracked Eric for years, follows them because he believes another killing may be imminent.

John Polson directed Emil Stern's adaptation of Robert Cormier's 1997 novel, with Jon Foster, Sophie Traub, Russell Crowe and Laura Dern in the principal cast. The film opened in New York on December 11, 2009. Tubi currently carries it in its free U.S. catalog, while Google Play lists HD rental and purchase.

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