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Film · 2012

Promised Land

Directed by Gus Van Sant · starring Matt Damon, Terry Kinney and Hal Holbrook

  • 1 h 46 min
  • Drama
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 18 April 2013
  • 6.4 Users10 votes

Synopsis

Steve Butler, an ace corporate salesman who is sent along with his partner, Sue Thomason, to close a key rural town in his company's expansion plans. With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company's offer, for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher with support from a grassroots campaign led by another man, as well as the interest of a local woman. Promised Land explores America at the crossroads where big business and the strength of small-town community converge.

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The essentials

Runtime
106 min1 hour and 46 minutes
Budget
$15mFocus Features
Box office
$6.9m0.5 times its budget
How long is Promised Land?
1 hour and 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Promised Land released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 18 April 2013.
Who directed Promised Land?
Gus Van Sant.
Who is in Promised Land?
It stars Matt Damon, Terry Kinney, Hal Holbrook and Frances McDormand.
Where can I watch Promised Land?
In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Promised Land make?
It took $6.9 million in US. It cost $15 million.
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Director
Gus Van Sant
Music
Danny Elfman

Videos and trailers

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Photos and posters

All 16 photos

Reviews

6.4 10 votes
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Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $15m
  • US $6.9m

Soundtrack

All 16 songs
  1. Daydreams About Night ThingsRonnie Milsap Spotify
  2. NevermoreAnya Singleton Spotify
  3. Help Me Make It Through the NightSammi Smith Spotify
  4. I Saw the LightFrances McDormand Spotify
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