Mike Leigh’s Tender Loving Care gets a trailer

Set-in present-day London, Mike Leigh’s TENDER LOVING CARE explores familial relationships. Leigh returns to his ongoing exploration of the contemporary world following the success of HARD TRUTHS with this study of human strengths and weaknesses.

TENDER LOVING CARE has received four nominations for the British Independent Film Awards 2026, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Ensemble Performance. Winners will be announced on Sunday 6th December.

The film stars Marion Bailey, Paul Jesson, Kate O’Flynn, Alice Bailey Johnson.

TENDER LOVING CARE will be in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 12 February, 2027.