Promised Land

R

Released Jan 22, 1988

1h 45m

Drama

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73%

11 Reviews

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47%

50+ Ratings

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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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Promised Land showed alot of promise due to the strong cast; who would have fared better with a stronger script. Strong performances from Ryan in a breakout role and Sutherland; who conveys alot of sympathy as the well meaning but over his head Senator More subtle performances were given from Pollan and Gedrick, who needed better material. Beatiful soundtrack and exterior filming make this movie enjoyable but could have been so much more.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Small town circle of friends take diverging paths that lead back to Ashville with tragic results. A slice of Americana that never truly achieves its aim. Familiar cast, however, with some characters of interest. Filmed with assistance of the Sundance Film Festival with Robert Redford credited as executive producer.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Young adults begin to realize the American dream was maybe not all it was made out to be. Character development a strength here but shootout ending seemed a bit unnecessary.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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wandering back to late 80´s when i watch this movie. How Meg Ryan was Awesome in this role, and she was worth through all that movie. Effervescence acting is all there is on Meg Ryan!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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(***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] This film is depressing, but I still found myself interested with it as it went along. Meg Ryan is also quite good here. Overall, a marginal thumbs up.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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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

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Caryn James

New York Times

Promised Land tries hard to win you over but finally wears you down with its sincerity.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 17, 2012

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Time Out

The film has a lot going for it though, with its beautiful snowy landscapes, empty highways, and committed playing from the cast.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Many scenes are extended to the point that all potential dramatic tension is drained out of them.

Oct 17, 2012

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Film4

A smart and well constructed drama.

Oct 17, 2012

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TV Guide

The photography of the mountains, plains, and huge Western skies is gorgeous, and Hoffman's use of the camera is occasionally dazzling.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 17, 2012

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Offers a minor slice-of-life look at the dashed hopes of privileged youth.

Rated: 3/5

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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
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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