Promised Land (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, Promised Land is a drama film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 106 minutes. “What's your price?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.
Who’s in it. Promised Land stars Matt Damon as Steve Butler, John Krasinski as Dustin Noble, Frances McDormand as Sue Thomason and Rosemarie DeWitt as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Promised Land has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Promised Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Promised Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Promised Land (2012)?
- In US, Promised Land is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Promised Land worth watching?
- Promised Land holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Promised Land?
- Promised Land stars Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormand, Rosemarie DeWitt and Lucas Black.
- When was Promised Land released?
- Promised Land was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.