A Promise to Carolyn (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, A Promise to Carolyn is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Jerry London, running about 94 minutes. “Time for revenge” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When two sisters can no longer go on living with the painful memory of their baby sister being murdered 37 years ago by their stepmother, together they try to uncover the truth.
Who’s in it. A Promise to Carolyn stars Delta Burke as Debra, Swoosie Kurtz as Kay, Shirley Knight as Jolene Maggart and Grace Zabriskie as Francie Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Promise to Carolyn has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Promise to Carolyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Promise to Carolyn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Promise to Carolyn (1996)?
- In GB, A Promise to Carolyn is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Promise to Carolyn worth watching?
- A Promise to Carolyn holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Promise to Carolyn?
- A Promise to Carolyn stars Delta Burke, Swoosie Kurtz, Shirley Knight, Grace Zabriskie and Casey Biggs.
- When was A Promise to Carolyn released?
- A Promise to Carolyn was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.