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The Promise (2016)

“Empires fall. Love survives.”

6.8/10 · 520 votes 2h 13m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistory

#114 of 305 films from 2016 #644 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Terry George · Written by Terry George, Robin Swicord

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Overview

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.

Cast

Oscar Isaacas Mikael Boghosian
Charlotte Le Bonas Ana Khesarian
Christian Baleas Chris Myers
Daniel Giménez Cachoas Reverend Dikran Antreassian
Tom Hollanderas Garin
Shohreh Aghdashlooas Marta Boghosian
Rade Šerbedžijaas Stephan
Marwan Kenzarias Emre Ogan
Angela Sarafyanas Maral
Numan Acaras Mustafa
Igal Naoras Mesrob
Milene Mayeras Yeva
Tamer Hassanas Faruk Pasha
Alicia Borracheroas Lena

Facts

Release dateDecember 2, 2016
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$12,448,676 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt4776998

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Questions

How long is The Promise?
The Promise runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is The Promise worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 520 votes, which places it #114 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 63%) and #644 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Terry George. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hotel Rwanda (2004).
Who stars in The Promise?
Oscar Isaac as Mikael Boghosian; Charlotte Le Bon as Ana Khesarian; Christian Bale as Chris Myers; Daniel Giménez Cacho as Reverend Dikran Antreassian; Tom Hollander as Garin; Shohreh Aghdashloo as Marta Boghosian.
What is The Promise rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Promise?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3223.

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