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Promise at Dawn

2017Movie2 h 10 min

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes64%83%

A moving, romantic drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • War-time Romance
  • French Literature Adaptation
  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Tragicomic
  • Historical Setting
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Emotional Journey
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Eric Barbier
Written by
Romain Gary, Eric Barbier, Marie Eynard
Produced by
Jérôme Seydoux, Philippe Rousselet, Eric Jehelmann
Music by
Verda Kakon

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Facts

December 20, 2017 · 2 h 10 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 20, 2017
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, History, War
Original language
French
Also spoken
Polish, English, Spanish
Made in
Belgium, France
Box office
$9 million
Available in
47 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Promise at Dawn?

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeChai FlicksTubi TV

In the United States, Promise at Dawn streams on Chai Flicks, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Promise at Dawn worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (64).

Is Promise at Dawn good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Promise at Dawn plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Promise at Dawn in English?

FrenchPolishEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some Polish, English, and Spanish.