Keeping the Promise (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, Keeping the Promise is a drama film directed by Sheldon Larry, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A colonial family seeks a better life in Maine's wilderness in this powerful adventure. When William Hallowell leaves behind 13-year-old son Matt to safeguard their claim, the boy relies on his new friendship with the Penobscot Indians for survival.
Who’s in it. Keeping the Promise stars Keith Carradine as William (Will) Hallowell, Annette O'Toole as Anne Hallowell, Brendan Fletcher as Matthew (Matt) Hallowell and Gordon Tootoosis as Sakniss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Keeping the Promise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keeping the Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keeping the Promise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keeping the Promise (1997)?
- In US, Keeping the Promise is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Keeping the Promise worth watching?
- Keeping the Promise holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Keeping the Promise?
- Keeping the Promise stars Keith Carradine, Annette O'Toole, Brendan Fletcher, Gordon Tootoosis and Maury Chaykin.
- When was Keeping the Promise released?
- Keeping the Promise was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.