The Vows (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1973, The Vows is a drama film directed by António de Macedo, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The gritty lives of Portuguese villagers are shown in this action drama which shows the interaction between a married couple who have taken an unusual vow of celibacy and a gang of gypsies who are terrorizing their village. The film highlights many ancient religious traditions still current in these regions, as the villagers, devout Catholics, support the gypsy con-men by buying religious relics from them.
Who’s in it. The Vows stars Sinde Filipe as Labareda, João Mota as José, Guida Maria as Maria do Mar and Luís Santos as Salvador, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Vows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vows (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Vows worth watching?
- The Vows holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vows?
- The Vows stars Sinde Filipe, João Mota, Guida Maria, Luís Santos and J. Rodrigues de Carvalho.
- When was The Vows released?
- The Vows was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.