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Promised Land

2012Movie1 h 46 minR

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic555.9Rotten Tomatoes53%46%

A moving, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.

Feels like

  • Small Town Drama
  • Environmental Issues
  • Corporate Ethics
  • Community Impact
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Rural America
  • Moral Dilemmas

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Written by
Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Dave Eggers
Produced by
Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Chris Moore
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

September 23, 2012 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
September 23, 2012
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Arab Emirates, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
59 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Promised Land?"

Questions about Promised Land

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Promised Land?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Promised Land from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Promised Land worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 55).

Is Promised Land okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Promised Land good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Promised Land plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Promised Land a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.