Promised

2019

1h 37m

Romance

Drama

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80%

Tomatometer

5 Reviews

88%

Audience Score

Fewer than 50 Ratings

In 1953 two men make an arrangement for their children to marry each other as adults. In 1974 the young man and woman are now expected to follow through, despite the changing times and fading traditions.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

It's not a particularly stylish film... But there's a simmering good humor to it and a sense of reality that turns its ordinariness into a virtue.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 23, 2019

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Mel Campbell

ScreenHub

Promised lacks sophistication and craft ... Still, there's something charming about this film ... an imperfect movie that nonetheless captures something that feels real and valuable.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 11, 2019

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David 'Mad Dog' Bradley

Adelaide Review

There is a migrant story here perhaps worth telling, as well as a study of changing socio-cultural mores and the rise of feminism, but it's all so drably done that even the staunchest Aussie cinema groupie might struggle to care...

Nov 5, 2019

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Doug Jamieson

The Jam Report

While 'Promised' may not have the depth, it certainly has the heart.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 27, 2019

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Matthew Pejkovic

Matt's Movie Reviews

Offers a nuanced exploration into an outdated practice, it's effect on a community, and the relationship between a couple at a crossroad in their lives.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 27, 2019

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Helga Y

It is an amazingly romantic movie. I would watch it again how true love comes in unexpected arranged marriage!!!!parents knows best !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/23

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Craig N

I liked Promised, although the end was way too sudden. They definitely could have developed the main characters more and grown the story with a larger family and more about their marriage and careers. This could be remade in America because it happens here too.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/02/23

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Audience Member

Incoherent script, most actors mumbling their dialogues, clumsy directing and lazy editing, clichees lashed on relentlessly...what is there to like?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Real tear jerker but beautifully done makes you see reality of horrible Alzheimer's on patient and families

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

LOVED it! Had to watch it about 10 times because of their accents. I over the chemistry between Angela and Robert.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Tina Arena

Rosalba

Paul Mercurio

Sal

Antoniette Iesue

Angela

Daniel Berini

Robert

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Synopsis

In 1953 two men make an arrangement for their children to marry each other as adults. In 1974 the young man and woman are now expected to follow through, despite the changing times and fading traditions.

Director: Nick Conidi
Producer: Nick Conidi
Screenwriter: Nick Conidi
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English (Australia)
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 18, 2020
Runtime: 1h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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