

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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
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.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Terry GeorgeDirector
- Oscar IsaacMikael Boghosian
- Charlotte Le BonAna Khesarian
- Christian BaleChris Myers
- Daniel Giménez CachoReverend Dikran Antreassian
- Tom HollanderGarin
- Shohreh AghdashlooMarta Boghosian
- Rade ŠerbedžijaStephan
- Marwan KenzariEmre Ogan
- Angela SarafyanMaral
- Numan AcarMustafa
- Igal NaorMesrob
- Milene MayerYeva
Details
- 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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The Promise: quick answers
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.