Broken Promise (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Broken Promise is a drama and tv movie film directed by Don Taylor, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A juvenile court services director strives to fight the odds following his promise to a resourceful 11-year-old to keep her and her four younger brothers and sisters together as a family after their parents abandoned them, despite a bureaucrat's insistence that it is impossible to locate a single foster home for all five.
Who’s in it. Broken Promise stars Chris Sarandon as Bud Griggs, Melissa Michaelsen as Patty Clawson, George Coe as George Mathews and McKee Anderson as Nancy Sloan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Broken Promise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Promise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Promise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Promise (1981)?
- In US, Broken Promise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Promise worth watching?
- Broken Promise holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Broken Promise?
- Broken Promise stars Chris Sarandon, Melissa Michaelsen, George Coe, McKee Anderson and David Haskell.
- When was Broken Promise released?
- Broken Promise was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.