A Promise (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, A Promise is a drama and romance film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.
Who’s in it. A Promise stars Rebecca Hall as Lotte Hoffmeister, Alan Rickman as Karl Hoffmeister, Richard Madden as Friedrich Zeitz and Toby Murray as Otto Hoffmeister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Promise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 A Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Promise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Promise (2013)?
- In US, A Promise is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 A Promise worth watching?
- A Promise holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Promise?
- A Promise stars Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, Richard Madden, Toby Murray and Maggie Steed.
- When was A Promise released?
- A Promise was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.