Promise_
Bob returns home for his mother’s funeral knowing that he must fulfill a promise made 30 years earlier—to care for his younger brother DJ, who is schizophrenic. When Bob eventually takes over responsibility for his younger brother’s well-being, he embarks upon the most difficult challenge of his life.
Starring
James Garner, James Woods, Piper Laurie
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Promise was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
Bob returns home for his mother’s funeral knowing that he must fulfill a promise made 30 years earlier—to care for his younger brother DJ, who is schizophren...
Promise is a TV Movie, Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (14)
James Garner
Bob Beuhler
James Woods
DJ
Piper Laurie
Annie Gilbert
Alan Rosenberg
Dr. Pressman
Peter Michael Goetz
Stuart
Michael Alldredge
Gibb
MM
Mary Marsh
Mrs. Post
Barbara Niven
Joan
Steven M. Gagnon
Michael
VS
Virginia Settle
Mrs. Burden
JB
Janet Baumhover
Mrs. Green
BG
Bob Griggs
Minister
AB
Art Burke
Dr. Wexler
RF
Raissa Fleming
Lonnie
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Promise about?
Bob returns home for his mother’s funeral knowing that he must fulfill a promise made 30 years earlier—to care for his younger brother DJ, who is schizophrenic. When Bob eventually takes over responsibility for his younger brother’s well-being, he embarks upon the most difficult challenge of his life.
How long is Promise?
Promise has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Promise?
The cast of Promise includes James Garner, James Woods, Piper Laurie, Alan Rosenberg, Peter Michael Goetz.
What is the rating of Promise?
Promise has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
TV Movie
Drama
Family