Tender Mercies is an award-winning drama.
Robert Duvall . He has been nominated for seven Academy Awards ( winning for his performance in Tender Mercies ) , seven Golden Globes ( winning four ) , and has multiple nominations and one win each of the BAFTA , Screen Actors Guild Award , and Emmy Award . Tender Mercies is a 1983 American drama film directed by Bruce Beresford . Although unsuccessful at the box office , it was critically acclaimed and earned five Academy Award nominations , including one for Best Picture .