After the Promise (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1987, After the Promise is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 90 minutes. “Based On True Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elmer Jackson is a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s. Struggling to bring up 4 young boys after the death of his wife, he is horrified when the Government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Jackson's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult.
Who’s in it. After the Promise stars Lee Jung-Jin as Han Young-Min, Lee Sang-yoon as Jang Hyun-Woo, Mark Harmon as Elmer Jackson and Kim Chang-sook as Moon Soo-ja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, After the Promise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Promise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Promise (1987)?
- In US, After the Promise is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After the Promise worth watching?
- After the Promise holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in After the Promise?
- After the Promise stars Lee Jung-Jin, Lee Sang-yoon, Mark Harmon, Kim Chang-sook and Diana Scarwid.
- When was After the Promise released?
- After the Promise was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.