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My Promise to P.J.

2020·Movie
1h 38min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–100%
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–100%

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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In "My Promise to PJ" Daniel Baldwin takes you on his journey across the world to fulfill a promise. A promise he made to his friend (PJ) Patrick Michael Raynor JR. That promise was should PJ become 2 years sober, that they would run with the bulls together in Pamplona, Spain to celebrate PJ's sobriety. Tragically, that day never came, and after 3 years of sobriety, PJ died of a surprise drug overdose. Haunted from the loss of PJ, Baldwin decides to get in shape and run with the bulls to honor the promise he made to his beloved friend. Along the way you see the emotional aftermath that drug addiction has on a family that tries to cope with the loss of their son, brother, nephew and friend.
True Story TributeGrief and RedemptionDocumentary StyleHigh-Stakes Athletic ChallengeAddiction AwarenessEmotional CatharsisFriendship LegacyCultural ImmersionInspirational DramaPersonal Journey

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Directed by:
Daniel Baldwin

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Where can I stream My Promise to P.J. legally?

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My Promise to P.J. is included with a subscription to fuboTV and DOCSVILLE in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Promise to P.J. worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Promise to P.J. rated?

Drug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: drug use and disturbing imagery.

How long is My Promise to P.J.?

1 h 38 min

My Promise to P.J. runs 1 h 38 min.

Is My Promise to P.J. based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is My Promise to P.J. in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch My Promise to P.J.?

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