The Promise (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1999 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1999, The Promise is a drama and fernsehfilm film directed by Bethany Rooney, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Lisa's husband, Bill, abuses her. With her sister's encouragement, she takes their three kids and leaves her husband. Bill keeps interfering with Lisa's attempts at a new life. She gets an order of protection against him, but the police can't do anything else to help her. One night Bill breaks into Lisa's apartment and shoots her. As she dies in the hospital, Lisa asks her sister to promise to take care of her three children. The sister takes the kids into her home, but Bill is still on the loose, an ever present threat.
Who’s in it. The Promise stars Isabella Hofmann as Joanne Stoller, Tracy Nelson as Lisa Miles, Neil Maffin as Bill Miles and Courtney Peldon as Susie Miles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Promise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promise tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Promise (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Promise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Promise worth watching?
- The Promise holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fernsehfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promise?
- The Promise stars Isabella Hofmann, Tracy Nelson, Neil Maffin, Courtney Peldon and Kristin Booth.
- When was The Promise released?
- The Promise was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.