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The Promise

2016, English. Directed by Terry George.

Empires fall. Love survives.

Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle develops between Mikael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated artist Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.

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Runtime
2h 13m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 521 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Promise

The Promise is streaming on Philo and Starz in India.

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Released
2 December 2016
Country
Spain, United States of America
Written by
Terry George, Robin Swicord
Budget
$90M
Box office
$12M
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Is The Promise worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 521 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Promise?

The Promise runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).

Does The Promise have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Promise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Promise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Promise is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Promise on?

The Promise is streaming on Philo and Starz in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Promise?

If you liked The Promise, try The Edge of Love, The Invisible Woman, Carrington.

Who directed The Promise?

The Promise (2016) was directed by Terry George and stars Oscar Isaac, Charlotte Le Bon, Christian Bale.

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