4.3
Is The Promise worth watching?
40
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.3).
40
WeakGoodWatch scoreSummary
A much loved Prison Missioner has died. His replacement struggles to live up to his predecessor's saintly reputation until he receives inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares.
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- Norman Walker
- Written by
- Lawrence Barrett
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Facts
December 12, 1952 · 45 min · Drama
- Released
- December 12, 1952
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Tropes
Train Escape, Fanservice Extra, Orphan's Ordeal +9
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Promise worth watching?"
Questions about The Promise
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Promise okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is The Promise plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does The Promise use?
Train EscapeFanservice ExtraOrphan's OrdealA Nazi by Any Other NameBig Damn HeroesAmerica Saves the DayForeshadowingHistorical Domain CharacterBelly DancerStar-Crossed LoversFamous-Named ForeignerImperiled in Pregnancyand 21 more
TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Train Escape, Fanservice Extra, and Orphan's Ordeal.