Hard Promises_
A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry. He comes home to confront her, trying to convince her not to get married, aided by the daughter, who loves him despite his wandering ways. The couple finds out they still have feelings for each other but must decide how best to handle the contradiction of their lifestyles.
Starring
Sissy Spacek, William Petersen, Brian Kerwin
Box Office
$307K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hard Promises was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry. He come...
Hard Promises is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Sissy Spacek
Christine Ann Coalter
William Petersen
Joey
Brian Kerwin
Walt
Mare Winningham
Dawn
Jeff Perry
Pinky
Olivia Burnette
Beth
Peter MacNicol
Stuart
Ann Wedgeworth
Chris's Mom
Amy Wright
Shelley
Lois Smith
Mrs. Bell
Dorothy Deavers
Mrs. Bentson
Ed Geldart
Mr. Bentson
NW
Niles Williamson
Howard
LC
Lucy Childs
Edna
Margaret Bowman
Walt's Mom
Jerry Haynes
Walt's Dad
JS
Josh Stoppelwerth
Walt's Nephew
Turk Pipkin
Tucker
JH
James Hansen Prince
Phillip
AG
Albert G. Mills
Grandpa
BOX OFFICE
$307K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (12 votes)
Box Office
$306,976
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hard Promises about?
A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry. He comes home to confront her, trying to convince her not to get married, aided by the daughter, who loves him despite his wandering ways. The couple finds out they still have feelings for each other but must decide how best to handle the contradiction of their lifestyles.
How long is Hard Promises?
Hard Promises has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Hard Promises?
The cast of Hard Promises includes Sissy Spacek, William Petersen, Brian Kerwin, Mare Winningham, Jeff Perry.
How much did Hard Promises make at the box office?
Hard Promises earned $306,976 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Hard Promises?
Hard Promises has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance