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Promised Land

Play trailer Poster for Promised Land R,  1988,  1h 45m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 73% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 47% 50+ Ratings Popcornmeter
73% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 47% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
An Idaho high-school athlete (Jason Gedrick) and cheerleader reunite years later with their friend (Kiefer Sutherland) and his reckless wife (Meg Ryan).

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Caryn James New York Times Oct 17, 2012
3/5
Promised Land tries hard to win you over but finally wears you down with its sincerity. Go to Full Review
Time Out Oct 17, 2012
The film has a lot going for it though, with its beautiful snowy landscapes, empty highways, and committed playing from the cast. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Oct 17, 2012
Many scenes are extended to the point that all potential dramatic tension is drained out of them. Go to Full Review
Film4 Oct 17, 2012
A smart and well constructed drama. Go to Full Review
TV Guide Oct 17, 2012
3/4
The photography of the mountains, plains, and huge Western skies is gorgeous, and Hoffman's use of the camera is occasionally dazzling. Go to Full Review
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Oct 17, 2012
3/5
Offers a minor slice-of-life look at the dashed hopes of privileged youth. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Hoffman

Director

Jason Gedrick

Davey Hancock

Kiefer Sutherland

Danny `'Senator'` Rivers

Meg Ryan

Beverly `'Bev'` Sykes

Tracy Pollan

Mary Daley

Googy Gress

Baines

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Promised Land

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Movie Info

Synopsis An Idaho high-school athlete (Jason Gedrick) and cheerleader reunite years later with their friend (Kiefer Sutherland) and his reckless wife (Meg Ryan).
Director
Michael Hoffman
Producer
Rick Stevenson
Production Co
Vestron Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 22, 1988, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$66.0K
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround
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