The Promised Land (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2023, The Promised Land is a drama and history film directed by Nikolaj Arcel, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. In the mid-1700s, Danish King Frederik V declared that the wild heath of Jutland should be tamed, cultivated and colonized so that civilization could spread and new taxes be generated for the royal house. However, no one dared to follow the King’s decree. The heath meant certain death – a godforsaken place haunted by ravenous wolves, highwaymen and brutal, unforgiving nature. But in the late summer of 1755, a lone soldier by the name of Ludvig Kahlen rode into the heath in a stubborn pursuit of a lifelong dream, determined to reach his goal: the heath would either bring him the wealth and honour he had long sought… or get the better of him.
Who’s in it. The Promised Land stars Mads Mikkelsen as Ludvig Kahlen, Amanda Collin as Ann Barbara, Simon Bennebjerg as Frederik de Schinkel and Kristine Thorp as Edel Helene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Promised Land has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and 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 The Promised Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promised Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promised Land (2023)?
- In US, The Promised Land is available to stream on Hulu, and 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 The Promised Land worth watching?
- The Promised Land holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promised Land?
- The Promised Land stars Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg, Kristine Thorp and Gustav Lindh.
- When was The Promised Land released?
- The Promised Land was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.