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The Promise

2016Movie2 h 13 minPG-13

HistoryRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic497.1Rotten Tomatoes51%91%

A deeply moving, romantic history movie about history and war.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

Empires fall. Love survives.

Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle develops between Mikael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated artist Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Wartime Romance
  • Tragic Love Triangle
  • Genocide Theme
  • Emotional & Heartbreaking
  • Grand Scale Drama
  • Resilience & Survival
  • Period Piece
  • Humanitarian Struggle

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Terry George
Written by
Robin Swicord, Terry George
Produced by
Mike Medavoy, William Horberg, Ralph Winter
Music by
Gabriel Yared, James Seymour Brett

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Facts

December 2, 2016 · 2 h 13 min · PG-13

Released
December 2, 2016
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Armenian, German, French
Made in
Spain, United States
Budget
$90 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, Christianity Is Catholic, Action Bomb +9

  • No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
  • Christianity Is Catholic
  • Action Bomb
  • Fanservice Extra
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • My Species Doth Protest Too Much
  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • A Nazi by Any Other Name
  • Suicide Attack
  • Railroad Tracks of Doom
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Famous-Named Foreigner

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Promise?"

Questions about The Promise

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Where can I stream The Promise?

PhiloKanopyStarz

In the United States, The Promise streams on Philo and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Promise worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Promise okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Promise good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is The Promise 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.

Was The Promise a box office flop?

Budget$90 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $90 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What tropes does The Promise use?

No Good Deed Goes UnpunishedChristianity Is CatholicAction BombFanservice ExtraBig Damn HeroesMy Species Doth Protest Too MuchDid Not Get the GirlA Nazi by Any Other NameSuicide AttackRailroad Tracks of DoomWhat You Are in the DarkFamous-Named Foreignerand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, Christianity Is Catholic, and Action Bomb.