Promise at Dawn (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, Promise at Dawn is a drama and romance film directed by Eric Barbier, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.
Who’s in it. Promise at Dawn stars Pierre Niney as Romain Gary, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Nina Kacew, Didier Bourdon as Alex Gubernatis and Finnegan Oldfield as Captain Langer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Promise at Dawn has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Promise at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Promise at Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Promise at Dawn (2017)?
- In US, Promise at Dawn is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Promise at Dawn worth watching?
- Promise at Dawn holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Promise at Dawn?
- Promise at Dawn stars Pierre Niney, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bourdon, Finnegan Oldfield and Jean-Pierre Darroussin.
- When was Promise at Dawn released?
- Promise at Dawn was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.