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A Promise

2013Movie1 h 34 minR

32

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32

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Summary

A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.

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Date night
Friends night
Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

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Directed by: Patrice Leconte
Written by: Jérôme Tonnerre, Patrice Leconte, Stefan Zweig
Produced by: Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
Music by: Gabriel Yared

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September 4, 2013 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released: September 4, 2013
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: Belgium, France
Available in: 28 countries

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Where can I stream A Promise?

In the United States, A Promise streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is A Promise worth watching?

32

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (36 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is A Promise good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Promise plot-driven or character-driven?

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