The Promise (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, The Promise is a drama and romance film directed by Gilbert Cates, running about 97 minutes. “THE PROMISE... to love each other forever but the next time he won't even know who she is.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich student's fiancee has her face destroyed by a car accident, and refuses to return to him fearing the loss of his love.
Who’s in it. The Promise stars Kathleen Quinlan as Nancy McAllister / Marie Adamson, Stephen Collins as Michael Hillyard, Beatrice Straight as Marion Hillyard and Laurence Luckinbill as Dr. Peter Gregson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The 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 The Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promise (1979)?
- In US, The 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 The Promise worth watching?
- The Promise holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promise?
- The Promise stars Kathleen Quinlan, Stephen Collins, Beatrice Straight, Laurence Luckinbill and William Prince.