The Pledge
2001, English. Directed by Sean Penn.
Detective Jerry Black has made a promise he can't break, to catch a killer he can't find.
A police chief, about to retire, pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,266 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Pledge
The Pledge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sean PennDirector
- Jack NicholsonJerry Black
- Helen MirrenDoctor
- Aaron EckhartStan Krolak
- Robin WrightLori
- Sam ShepardEric Pollack
- Benicio del ToroToby Jay Wadenah
- Patricia ClarksonMargaret Larsen
- Mickey RourkeJim Olstad
- Vanessa RedgraveAnnalise Hansen
- Lois SmithHelen Jackson
- Eileen RyanJean
- Costas MandylorMonash Deputy
Details
- Released
- 19 January 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerzy Kromolowski, Mary Olson-Kromolowski
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $29M
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What The Pledge is based on
The Pledge is based on The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel (1958) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
1958
The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel
By Friedrich Dürrenmatt
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The Pledge: quick answers
Is The Pledge worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,266 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pledge?
The Pledge runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Pledge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pledge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pledge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pledge is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pledge on?
The Pledge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and fuboTV in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pledge?
If you liked The Pledge, try Beck: The Last Day, Righteous Kill, Edge of Darkness.
Who directed The Pledge?
The Pledge (2001) was directed by Sean Penn and stars Jack Nicholson, Helen Mirren, Aaron Eckhart.
What is The Pledge based on?
The Pledge is based on The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel (1958) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.