Promised Land (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, Promised Land is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Hoffman, running about 102 minutes. “Life on the edge of the American Dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.
Who’s in it. Promised Land stars Jason Gedrick as Davey Hancock, Tracy Pollan as Mary Daley, Kiefer Sutherland as Danny Rivers and Meg Ryan as Bev Sykes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Promised Land has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $316K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Promised Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Promised Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Promised Land (1988)?
- In US, Promised Land is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Promised Land worth watching?
- Promised Land holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Promised Land?
- Promised Land stars Jason Gedrick, Tracy Pollan, Kiefer Sutherland, Meg Ryan and Googy Gress.
- When was Promised Land released?
- Promised Land was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.