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Hard Promises

Play trailer Poster for Hard Promises PG,  1991,  1h 35m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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40% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 59% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Despite the fact that footloose Joey Coalter (William Petersen) is married to Christine (Sissy Spacek), he spends little time with her or their child, Beth (Olivia Burnette). Eventually, Joey leaves home and takes work as a cowboy, only to learn that his ex-wife is about to marry wealthy businessman Walt (Brian Kerwin). Suddenly jealous, Joey hightails it home and does his best to stop the wedding. He is aided in his quest by Beth, who really just wants her father back.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
1.5/4
Hard Promises was made in the spirit of a brainless sitcom, but if you stand back from the movie and really look at it, you're struck by how weird all of the characters are. Go to Full Review
Katherine Monk Vancouver Sun Aug 16, 2021
1/4
The movie is not incredibly bad, nor is it incredibly good. In fact, it is nothing much at all. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 7, 2005
2/4
...a slight, instantly forgettable romantic comedy that doesn't possess any real depth... Go to Full Review
Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com Nov 20, 2005
3/5
All but dripping with downhome charm, small-town coziness, and lovable kook overload. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 21, 2005
3/5
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Cast & Crew

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Martin Davidson

Director

Sissy Spacek

Christine Ann Coalter

William Petersen

Joey

Brian Kerwin

Walt

Mare Winningham

Dawn

Jeff Perry

Pinky

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Synopsis Despite the fact that footloose Joey Coalter (William Petersen) is married to Christine (Sissy Spacek), he spends little time with her or their child, Beth (Olivia Burnette). Eventually, Joey leaves home and takes work as a cowboy, only to learn that his ex-wife is about to marry wealthy businessman Walt (Brian Kerwin). Suddenly jealous, Joey hightails it home and does his best to stop the wedding. He is aided in his quest by Beth, who really just wants her father back.
Director
Martin Davidson
Producer
Cynthia Chvatal, Paul Kurta, William Petersen
Screenwriter
Jule Selbo
Production Co
Stone Group Pictures, High Horse Films, Vision International
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$277.7K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround
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