Broken Vows (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1987, Broken Vows is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Jud Taylor, running about 95 minutes. “A priest who falls in love and doubts his beliefs and needs time to understand how he really feels.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Who’s in it. Broken Vows stars Tommy Lee Jones as Pater Joseph McMahon, Annette O'Toole as Nana Marie 'Nim' Fitzpatrick, M. Emmet Walsh as Detective Mulligan and Frances Fisher as Maureen Phelan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Broken Vows has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Vows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Vows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Vows (1987)?
- In US, Broken Vows is available to stream on fuboTV and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Vows worth watching?
- Broken Vows holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Vows?
- Broken Vows stars Tommy Lee Jones, Annette O'Toole, M. Emmet Walsh, Frances Fisher and Milo O’Shea.
- When was Broken Vows released?
- Broken Vows was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.