A Son's Promise (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, A Son's Promise is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by John Korty, running about 95 minutes. “Seven brothers stick together... no matter what.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An iron-willed Georgia boy accepts the burden of a man on his young shoulders. Fifteen-year-old Terry O'Kelly is fatherless and his remaining parent, his mother, is dying. Anguished, the soon-to-be orphan makes a surprising grown-up decision: Terry promises to care for his six brothers and vows to keep the family together. Steadfast to his word, Terry takes on the struggles of parenthood, which yields some difficult and unpleasant surprises.
Who’s in it. A Son's Promise stars Andrew Lowery as Tommy O'Kelly, Stephen Dorff as Charles O'Kelly, Ricky Schroder as Terry O'Kelley and David Andrews as Wayne O'Kelley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Son's Promise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Son's Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Son's Promise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Son's Promise (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Son's Promise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Son's Promise worth watching?
- A Son's Promise holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Son's Promise?
- A Son's Promise stars Andrew Lowery, Stephen Dorff, Ricky Schroder, David Andrews and Veronica Cartwright.
- When was A Son's Promise released?
- A Son's Promise was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.