The Pledge (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, The Pledge is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Sean Penn, running about 123 minutes. “Detective Jerry Black has made a promise he can't break, to catch a killer he can't find.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police chief about to retire pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.
Who’s in it. The Pledge stars Jack Nicholson as Jerry Black, Patricia Clarkson as Margaret Larsen, Beau Daniels as Rudy and Benicio del Toro as Toby Jay Wadenah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Pledge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV and Peacock Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pledge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pledge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pledge (2001)?
- In US, The Pledge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pledge worth watching?
- The Pledge holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pledge?
- The Pledge stars Jack Nicholson, Patricia Clarkson, Beau Daniels, Benicio del Toro and Dale Dickey.
- When was The Pledge released?
- The Pledge was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.