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After the Promise

1987Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

DramaTV Movie
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–95%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–95%

Summary

Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
David Greene
Written by
Sebastian Milito
Produced by
Tamara Asseyev
Music by
Ralph Burns

Everyone

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Facts

October 11, 1987 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
October 11, 1987
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream After the Promise?"

Questions about After the Promise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is After the Promise worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7).

Is After the Promise okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is After the Promise 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.