The Green Promise (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1949, The Green Promise is a drama film directed by William D. Russell, running about 93 minutes. “When Boy Meets Girl Down on the Farm THINGS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stubborn farmer is raising his children alone. When his oldest daughter gets a suitor, the father nearly goes on the rampage, but he is forced to change his tune when he is injured, leaving her in charge of the farm.
Who’s in it. The Green Promise stars Marguerite Chapman as Deborah Matthews, Walter Brennan as Mr. Matthews, Natalie Wood as Susan Matthews and Robert Paige as David Barkley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Green Promise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Green Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Promise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Promise (1949)?
- In US, The Green Promise is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Green Promise worth watching?
- The Green Promise holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Promise?
- The Green Promise stars Marguerite Chapman, Walter Brennan, Natalie Wood, Robert Paige and Ted Donaldson.
- When was The Green Promise released?
- The Green Promise was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.