DRAMA . 2013 . 1h 34m . 5.7/10

A Promise_

A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.

Starring Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, Richard Madden
5.7/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
2013
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.

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Cast
Rebecca Hall stars as Lotte Hoffmeister in A Promise.
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Year context
A Promise was released 13 years ago in 2013.
Overview
A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pled...
A Promise is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

CAST (11)

Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall
Lotte Hoffmeister
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman
Karl Hoffmeister
Richard Madden
Richard Madden
Friedrich Zeitz
Toby Murray
Toby Murray
Otto Hoffmeister
Maggie Steed
Maggie Steed
Frau Hermann
Shannon Tarbet
Shannon Tarbet
Anna
Jean-Louis Sbille
Jean-Louis Sbille
Hans, the Butler
SM
Sarah Messens
Magda, the Maid
Jonathan Sawdon
Jonathan Sawdon
The Engineer
Christelle Cornil
Christelle Cornil
Post Office Employee
GW
Gordon Wilson
Hotel Concierge

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
BE, France
Rating
5.7/10 (137 votes)

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What is A Promise about?
A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.
How long is A Promise?
A Promise has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in A Promise?
The cast of A Promise includes Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, Richard Madden, Toby Murray, Maggie Steed.
What is the rating of A Promise?
A Promise has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 137 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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