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Promised Land

1988Movie1 h 42 minR

61

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A moving, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Life on the edge of the American Dream.

Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.

Feels like

Small Town America
Coming-of-Age Drama
Post-Graduation
Lost Dreams
Realistic
Character-Driven
Social Commentary
Nostalgic

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by: Michael Hoffman
Written by: Michael Hoffman
Produced by: Rick Stevenson
Music by: James Newton Howard

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Facts

January 22, 1988 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released: January 22, 1988
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $316,000
Available in: 35 countries

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Where can I stream Promised Land?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, Promised Land streams on Lionsgate+, Starz, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Promised Land worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Is Promised Land good for date night?

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

Is Promised Land plot-driven or character-driven?

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