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Promised Land
🎬 Movie

Promised Land

1988 · 102 min Drama Romance
⭐ 4.9 / 10 · TMDB

Three recent high school grads - star athlete Hancock, his cheerleader girlfriend, Mary, and the awkward Senator - aim to leave their small town behind and realize big dreams, but their idealistic plans collide with life's harsh realities.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Promised Land is an acquired taste at 4.9/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1988. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Jason Gedrick

Jason Gedrick

Davey Hancock

Tracy Pollan

Tracy Pollan

Mary Daley

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Danny Rivers

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Bev Sykes

Googy Gress

Googy Gress

Baines

Deborah Richter

Deborah Richter

Pammie

Oscar Rowland

Oscar Rowland

Mr. Rivers

Sandra Seacat

Sandra Seacat

Mrs. Rivers

Jay Underwood

Jay Underwood

Circle K Clerk

Herta Ware

Herta Ware

Mrs. Higgins

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