On Promised Land
Seen it?1994 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In the 1950s, the Ween family live and work on land that was promised to their family. The landowners, the Appletree family, use the promise of the land to keep the family working for them, putting the transfer of the land in doubt.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joan Tewkesbury
- Carl LumblyFloyd Ween
- Juanita JenningsMartha Ree Ween
- Joan PlowrightMrs. Appletree
- Norman D. Golden IIJimmy (Jim Jam) Ween
- John M. JacksonAlbert Appletree
- Judith IveyOlivia
- Ken SagoesBo Henry
- Elizabeth OmilamiSally Mae
- Robert BenedettiMr. Baines
- Tom NowickiJoseph Appletree