Promise at Dawn (2017)
Kernel Score: 81% · 508 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance, History, War
Released: 2017-12-20
Runtime: 130 minutes
Where to watch Promise at Dawn
- Stream: Chai Flicks
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home, Tubi
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.
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Director
Eric Barbier
Cast
- Pierre Niney as Romain Gary
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Nina Kacew
- Didier Bourdon as Alex Gubernatis
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Zaremba
- Finnegan Oldfield as Captain Langer
- Catherine McCormack as Lesley Blanch
- Pawel Puchalski as Romain (8-10 years old)
- Némo Schiffman as Romain (14-16 years old)
- Lou Chauvain as Mariette
- Arieh Worthalter as Captain of Gache
Promise at Dawn FAQ
Is Promise at Dawn good?
Promise at Dawn has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 508 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Promise at Dawn?
In the US you can stream Promise at Dawn on Chai Flicks, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home and Tubi and rent it from Fandango At Home.
What movies are like Promise at Dawn?
If you liked Promise at Dawn, try Suite Française, Wings, Breathe and Mrs. Miniver.