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Promised Land

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
38K
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Promised Land (2012)
A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.
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A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
38K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writers
    • John Krasinski(screenplay)
    • Matt Damon(screenplay)
    • Dave Eggers(story)
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Frances McDormand
    • John Krasinski
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writers
    • John Krasinski(screenplay)
    • Matt Damon(screenplay)
    • Dave Eggers(story)
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Frances McDormand
    • John Krasinski
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 132User reviews
    • 242Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos2

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:30
    No. 1
    Making Of
    Featurette 4:35
    Making Of

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    Hal Holbrook in Promised Land (2012)
    Matt Damon in Promised Land (2012)
    John Krasinski in Promised Land (2012)
    Matt Damon in Promised Land (2012)
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    Matt Damon and John Krasinski in Promised Land (2012)
    Matt Damon and Frances McDormand in Promised Land (2012)

    Top cast

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Steve Butleras Steve Butler
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Sue Thomasonas Sue Thomason
    John Krasinski
    John Krasinski
    • Dustin Nobleas Dustin Noble
    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Frank Yatesas Frank Yates
    Benjamin Sheeler
    Benjamin Sheeler
    • Attendantas Attendant
    Terry Kinney
    Terry Kinney
    • David Churchillas David Churchill
    Carla Bianco
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Joe Coyle
    Joe Coyle
    • Michael Downeyas Michael Downey
    Dorothy Silver
    Dorothy Silver
    • Arleneas Arlene
    Titus Welliver
    Titus Welliver
    • Robas Rob
    Lexi Cowan
    Lexi Cowan
    • Drew's Girlas Drew's Girl
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
    • Drew Scottas Drew Scott
    Sara Lindsey
    Sara Lindsey
    • Claire Allenas Claire Allen
    Frank Conforti
    Frank Conforti
    • Coachas Coach
    Garrett Ashbaugh
    • Basketball Playeras Basketball Player
    Jericho Morgan
    • Jerichoas Jericho
    • (as Jerico Morgan)
    Max Schuler
    • Carson Allenas Carson Allen
    August G. Siciliano
    • 5th Graderas 5th Grader
    • Director
      • Gus Van Sant
    • Writers
      • John Krasinski(screenplay)
      • Matt Damon(screenplay)
      • Dave Eggers(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Corporate salesman Steve Butler (Matt Damon) arrives in a rural town with his sales partner, Sue Thomason (McDormand). With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company's offer, for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher (Holbrook) with support from a grassroots campaign led by another man (Krasinski) who counters Steve both personally and professionally. —Focus Features
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What's your price?
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Originally, this movie was supposed to be Matt Damon's directorial debut. But due to short time to prepare for the movie and also some creative conflicts, Damon dropped out as the director (but remained as an actor) and Gus Van Sant came aboard to direct.
    • Goofs
      Yates is said to have an M.A. from MIT, but MIT does not grant Master of Arts degrees.
    • Quotes

      Alice: Let me guess: 40, married, marketing, two kids.

      Steve Butler: 38, stripper/waitress,but born to be a singer.

      Alice: Fuck you, I'm a teacher!

      Steve Butler: No, I was talking about me. You wanna see a dance? It's 100 bucks.

    • Crazy credits
      Through most of the end credits, the camera zooms out to a wide shot of the town where the film takes place.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.54 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Waterfront
      Written by Dave Palmer and Brian Reitzell
      Performed by Dave Palmer
      Courtesy of Maryannis Music Inc.

    User reviews132

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Surprisingly Good Movie
    I really enjoyed this film. Acting is superb (obviously, look at the cast), beautifully shot, engaging confident storytelling. Very will scripted by Krasinski and Damon.

    People seem a bit split on this movie, I think that partly has to do with a 'hot button' subject, but I don't think the film overly politicized the issue, in fact it did a good job of not making it to preachy, and showed that it is a very complicated issue.

    Also the movie isn't an action film, it's a drama, that is nonetheless thoroughly engaging. Highly recommend. would give it 10/10 but third act issues lowered the score for me just a bit. Still a great watch!
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    • Mikeballa85
    • Mar 13, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 4, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Arab Emirates
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tierra prometida
    • Filming locations
      • Apollo, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Participant
      • Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,597,898
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $173,915
      • Dec 30, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,039,031
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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