

The Pledge
“Detective Jerry Black has made a promise he can't break, to catch a killer he can't find.”
A police chief, about to retire, pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.
Where to watch The Pledge in United States
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Where is The Pledge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel, Crave | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Pledge
The Pledge is a 2001 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Sean Penn. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Helen Mirren, Aaron Eckhart. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV.
The Pledge was produced by Franchise Pictures and Clyde Is Hungry Films and made in United States of America. It was released on January 19, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sean Penn
- Writers
- Jerzy Kromolowski, Mary Olson-Kromolowski
- Release date
- January 19, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- Franchise Pictures, Clyde Is Hungry Films
The Pledge cast & crew
The Pledge was directed by Sean Penn and written by Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Jerry Black, Helen Mirren as Doctor, Aaron Eckhart as Stan Krolak, Robin Wright as Lori, Sam Shepard as Eric Pollack, and Benicio del Toro as Toby Jay Wadenah.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Chris Menges, and it was produced by Sean Penn and Andrew Stevens.
Is The Pledge worth watching?
The Pledge holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,230 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The Pledge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pledge
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Cast of The Pledge

Jack Nicholson
Jerry Black

Helen Mirren
Doctor

Aaron Eckhart
Stan Krolak

Robin Wright
Lori

Sam Shepard
Eric Pollack

Benicio del Toro
Toby Jay Wadenah

Patricia Clarkson
Margaret Larsen

Mickey Rourke
Jim Olstad

Vanessa Redgrave
Annalise Hansen

Lois Smith
Helen Jackson

Eileen Ryan
Jean

Costas Mandylor
Monash Deputy
The Pledge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pledge in United States?
The Pledge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium in United States.
▸Is The Pledge on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Pledge is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Pledge in?
The Pledge is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pledge?
The Pledge runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is The Pledge rated?
The Pledge is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,230 ratings.











