The Promised Land
2023, Danish. Directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
A captain’s ambition, a ruthless rival, and a land that defies them both.
Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in the name of the king, in exchange for a royal title. A single-minded ambition that the ruthless lord of the region will relentlessly seek to put down. Kahlen's fate hangs in the balance: will his endevours bring him wealth and honour, or cost him his life...?
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- NR
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The Promised Land is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nikolaj ArcelDirector
- Mads MikkelsenLudvig Kahlen
- Amanda CollinAnn Barbara
- Simon BennebjergFrederik de Schinkel
- Kristine Kujath ThorpEdel Helene
- Gustav LindhAnton Eklund
- Jacob LohmannTrappaud
- Morten Hee AndersenJohannes Eriksen
- Magnus KrepperHector
- Søren MallingPaulli
- Morten BurianLauenfeldt
- Thomas W. GabrielssonBondo
- Morten BuusColonist
Details
- Released
- 5 October 2023
- Original title
- Bastarden
- Country
- Denmark, Germany, Sweden
- Written by
- Nikolaj Arcel, Anders Thomas Jensen
- Budget
- $8.5M
- Box office
- $2.2M
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What The Promised Land is based on
The Promised Land is based on The Captain and Ann Barbara, a 2020 novel by Ida Jessen.
Novel · 2020
The Captain and Ann Barbara
By Ida Jessen
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The Promised Land: quick answers
Is The Promised Land worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 670 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Promised Land?
The Promised Land runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Promised Land have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Promised Land. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Promised Land parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Promised Land is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Promised Land on?
The Promised Land is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Promised Land?
If you liked The Promised Land, try לוחם המדבר, The Patriot, The Uprising.
Who directed The Promised Land?
The Promised Land (2023) was directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg.
What is The Promised Land based on?
The Promised Land is based on The Captain and Ann Barbara, a 2020 novel by Ida Jessen.