Question 1

What age is After the Promise appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates After the Promise (1987) best from about age 13. In 1930s California, a widowed carpenter fights to regain custody of his four sons after they are unjustly taken by the government and placed in abusive foster homes. Facing hardship during the Depression, he embarks on a determined quest to reunite his family with the help of his new wife.

Question 2

What is After the Promise rated?

Accepted Answer

After the Promise (1987) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in After the Promise?

Accepted Answer

Depicting child abuse and neglect; Emotional distress and separation of family; The realities of poverty and injustice. Violence is moderate, language is mild, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in After the Promise?

Accepted Answer

Perseverance and determination; Unconditional parental love; Fighting for justice; Resilience in hardship.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching After the Promise?

Accepted Answer

The challenges faced by families during the Great Depression; The importance of advocating for one's children; The impact of institutional care on children; The meaning of family and perseverance.

Question 6

Where can I watch After the Promise?

Accepted Answer

After the Promise (1987) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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