Promise at Dawn
From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.
Where to watch Promise at Dawn in United States
Can I watch Promise at Dawn in United States? Yes — you can stream Promise at Dawn in United States on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home.
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Where is Promise at Dawn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Promise at Dawn
Promise at Dawn is a 2017 French-language drama, romance and history film directed by Eric Barbier. The cast is led by Pierre Niney, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bourdon. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Promise at Dawn was produced by Nexus Factory and made in Belgium and France. It was released on December 20, 2017. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Eric Barbier
- Writers
- Eric Barbier, Marie Eynard
- Release date
- December 20, 2017
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Nexus Factory
Promise at Dawn cast & crew
Promise at Dawn was directed by Eric Barbier and written by Eric Barbier and Marie Eynard.
The cast features Pierre Niney as Romain Gary, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Nina Kacew, Didier Bourdon as Alex Gubernatis, Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Zaremba, Finnegan Oldfield as Captain Langer, and Catherine McCormack as Lesley Blanch.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Glynn Speeckaert and it was produced by Philippe Rousselet and Péter Miskolczi.
Is Promise at Dawn worth watching?
Promise at Dawn holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 512 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and history, Promise at Dawn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Promise at Dawn
In United States, you can stream Promise at Dawn on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Promise at Dawn
Pierre Niney
Romain Gary
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Nina Kacew
Didier Bourdon
Alex Gubernatis
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Zaremba
Finnegan Oldfield
Captain Langer
Catherine McCormack
Lesley Blanch
Pawel Puchalski
Romain (8-10 years old)
Némo Schiffman
Romain (14-16 years old)
Lou Chauvain
Mariette
Arieh Worthalter
Captain of Gache
Bastien Bouillon
Gouje
Sofia Nilsson
Brigitte
Promise at Dawn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Promise at Dawn in United States?
Promise at Dawn is streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is Promise at Dawn on Chai Flicks?
Yes — Promise at Dawn is currently available on Chai Flicks in United States.
▸What language is Promise at Dawn in?
Promise at Dawn is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Polish, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Promise at Dawn rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 512 ratings.
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