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Promise at Dawn (2017) runs 2 h 10 min and averages 7.2 from 515 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 10 min — ends 10:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama, Romance, History, War
Released
December 20, 2017
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 515 votes
Director
Eric Barbier
Starring
Pierre Niney, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bourdon, Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Language
French
Original title
La Promesse de l'aube
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Chai Flicks (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn is 2 h 10 min long (130 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Promise at Dawn rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Promise at Dawn.
Is Promise at Dawn a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Promise at Dawn?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Chai Flicks (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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