The Promise of Love

1980Movie1 h 36 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Don Taylor
Produced by
Jay Benson
Music by
Paul Chihara

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Facts

November 11, 1980 · 1 h 36 min · Suicide Themes

Released
November 11, 1980
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Q&A

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Questions about The Promise of Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Promise of Love worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Promise of Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Promise of Love good for date night?

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