The Tender Bar

Set in the 1970s and 1980s, this coming-of-age drama follows the journey of a young boy named J.R. as he grows up in Long Island, New York. Raised by his single mother, J.R. finds a father figure in his charismatic and unconventional Uncle Charlie, played by Ben Affleck, who runs a local bar. The film, directed by George Clooney, explores themes of family, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams. While it hasn’t garnered major awards, it features a strong performance by Affleck. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.