The Promise (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, The Promise is an action, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Chen Kaige, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. An orphaned girl, driven by poverty at such a young age, makes a promise with an enchantress. In return for beauty and the admiration of every man, she will never be with the man she loves. This spell cannot be broken unless the impossible happens: snow falling in spring and the dead coming back to life. Now a grown and beautiful princess, she regrets her promise, for all of the men she's loved has always been met with tragedy.
Who’s in it. The Promise stars Cecilia Cheung as Princess Qingcheng, Liu Ye as Snow Wolf, Chen Hong as Goddess Manshen and Cheng Qian as The Emperer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Promise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promise tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promise (2005)?
- In US, The Promise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Promise worth watching?
- The Promise holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promise?
- The Promise stars Cecilia Cheung, Liu Ye, Chen Hong, Cheng Qian and Jang Dong-gun.
- When was The Promise released?
- The Promise was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.