---
title: "The Tender Hook"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tender-hook-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15810
imdb_id: "tt0452692"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Tender Hook (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tender-hook-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Tender Hook (2008).
Alternative Title (North American DVD): The Boxer and the Bombshell.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Australian film noir.
Director: Jonathan Ogilvie.
Cast: Hugo Weaving, Rose Byrne, Matthew Le Nevez.
Runtime: 1h 43m.
Rating: R.
Release Date (US): 11/06/2010.
Plot: Iris's rise to the apex of a love/power triangle involving her roguish English lover, McHeath, and Art, an earnest young boxer. Characters struggle to establish sovereignty within a flawed moral landscape.
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        The Tender Hook is a 2008 Australian film noir directed by Jonathan Ogilvie. The film is categorized

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Cineverse | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Ogilvie
- **Networks / Studios**: Mandala Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rose Byrne** as *Iris*
- **Hugo Weaving** as *McHeath*
- **Matthew Le Nevez** as *Art Walker (as Matt Le Nevez)*
- **Tyler Coppin** as *Donnie*
- **John Batchelor** as *Ronnie*
- **Pia Miranda** as *Daisy*
- **Kuni Hashimoto** as *Hackett*
- **Luke Carroll** as *Alby O'Shea*
- **Andrew Nolte** as *The Subjects Trumpet*
- **Daniel Potts** as *The Subjects Bass*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Tender Hook online?
The Tender Hook is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Tender Hook worth watching?
The Tender Hook holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Tender Hook and when was it released?
The Tender Hook is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Tender Hook?
The Tender Hook was directed by Jonathan Ogilvie.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Tender Hook — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15810)
- [The Tender Hook (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452692/fullcredits/)
- [The Tender Hook - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tender_Hook)
- [The Tender Hook (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15810-the-tender-hook/cast)
- [The Tender Hook - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-tender-hook/cast/2000064293/)
- [The Tender Hook (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/the-boxer-and-the-bombshell/credits)

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