The Promise
“Empires fall. Love survives.”
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.
Where to watch The Promise in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Promise there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Promise streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+ | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Promise
The Promise is a 2016 English-language history, romance and drama film directed by Terry George. The cast is led by Oscar Isaac, Charlotte Le Bon, Christian Bale. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.
The Promise was produced by Babieka Films, Wonderful Films, and Survivor Pictures and made in Spain and United States of America. It was released on December 2, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $90 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terry George
- Writers
- Robin Swicord, Terry George
- Release date
- December 2, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Babieka Films, Wonderful Films, Survivor Pictures
The Promise cast & crew
The Promise was directed by Terry George and written by Robin Swicord and Terry George.
The cast features 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, and Shohreh Aghdashloo as Marta Boghosian.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Javier Aguirresarobe, and it was produced by Mike Medavoy and Eric Esrailian.
Is The Promise worth watching?
The Promise holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 510 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, romance, and drama, The Promise is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Promise
In United States, you can stream The Promise on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Promise
Oscar Isaac
Mikael Boghosian
Charlotte Le Bon
Ana Khesarian
Christian Bale
Chris Myers
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Reverend Dikran Antreassian
Tom Hollander
Garin
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Marta Boghosian
Rade Šerbedžija
Stephan
Marwan Kenzari
Emre Ogan
Angela Sarafyan
Maral
Numan Acar
Mustafa
Igal Naor
Mesrob
Milene Mayer
Yeva
The Promise — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Promise in United States?
The Promise is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz in United States.
▸Is The Promise on Starz Apple TV Channel?
Yes — The Promise is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Promise in?
The Promise is originally in English, with audio tracks including Armenian, German, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Promise?
The Promise runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is The Promise rated?
The Promise is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 510 ratings.
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