Hard Promises (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1992, Hard Promises is a comedy and romance film directed by Martin Davidson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry. He comes home to confront her, trying to convince her not to get married, aided by the daughter, who loves him despite his wandering ways. The couple finds out they still have feelings for each other but must decide how best to handle the contradiction of their lifestyles.
Who’s in it. Hard Promises stars Sissy Spacek as Christine Ann Coalter, William Petersen as Joey, Brian Kerwin as Walt and Mare Winningham as Dawn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Hard Promises has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $307K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Promises page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Promises tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Promises (1992)?
- In US, Hard Promises is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Promises worth watching?
- Hard Promises holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Promises?
- Hard Promises stars Sissy Spacek, William Petersen, Brian Kerwin, Mare Winningham and Jeff Perry.
- When was Hard Promises released?
- Hard Promises was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
