La Promesse (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, La Promesse is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Igor, aged 15, and his father Roger deal in housing and peddling illicit labor in the outlying districts of Liege, Belgium. Scams, lies and swindling rule their lives. When one of his father’s illegal workers gets injured on the job and asks Igor to promise to take care of his wife and baby, Igor finds himself at a crossroad. He wants to keep the promise, but the price would be to betray his father.
Who’s in it. La Promesse stars Jérémie Renier as Igor, Olivier Gourmet as Roger, Assita Ouedraogo as Assita and Florian Delain as Riri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, La Promesse has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Promesse page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Promesse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Promesse (1996)?
- In US, La Promesse is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Promesse worth watching?
- La Promesse holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Promesse?
- La Promesse stars Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, Assita Ouedraogo, Florian Delain and Hachemi Haddad.
- When was La Promesse released?
- La Promesse was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.