American Promise (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, American Promise is a documentary film directed by Joe Brewster, running about 135 minutes. “Success is Our Only Option” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1999, filmmakers Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson turned the camera on themselves and began filming their five-year-old son, Idris, and his best friend, Seun, as they started kindergarten at the prestigious Dalton School just as the private institution was committing to diversify its student body. Their cameras continued to follow both families for another 12 years as the paths of the two boys diverged—one continued private school while the other pursued a very different route through the public education system.
Who’s in it. American Promise stars Idris Brewster as Self, Oluwaseun Summers as Self, Michèle Stephenson as Self and Joe Brewster as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, American Promise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Promise tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Promise (2013)?
- In US, American Promise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Promise worth watching?
- American Promise holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Promise?
- American Promise stars Idris Brewster, Oluwaseun Summers, Michèle Stephenson, Joe Brewster and Anthony Summers.
- When was American Promise released?
- American Promise was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.