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The Promise of Love

1980·Movie
1h 36min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A teenage bride becomes a war widow when her Marine Corps husband is killed in Vietnam, until into her life comes a civilian recreation director who works at Camp Pendleton.
Romantic DramaPost-War GriefHistorical SettingEmotional HealingResilience & HopeNew BeginningsHuman ConnectionTouching StoryCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Promise of Love legally?

The Promise of Love is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Promise of Love worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Promise of Love rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Promise of Love?

1 h 36 min

The Promise of Love runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is The Promise of Love in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Promise of Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Promise of Love in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.