Promises to Keep
Promises to Keep

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Promises to Keep

1985
Movie
100 min
English

An aging cowboy returns to the family he abandoned 30 years ago with a terrifying secret.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Herbert RossGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

An elderly, strong-willed woman named Clara tries to maintain her independence while dealing with her declining health and the encroaching influence of her children. As her children plan to place her in a nursing home, Clara enlists the help of a young boy, Danny, to prove she can still manage on her own.

Critical Reception

Promises to Keep was met with a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised Katharine Hepburn's performance, though some found the film's narrative to be somewhat predictable and sentimental.

What Reviewers Say

  • Katharine Hepburn delivers a compelling and powerful performance.

  • The film offers a touching, albeit somewhat conventional, portrayal of aging and family dynamics.

  • Some viewers found the story to be overly sentimental and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Promises to Keep (1985)' is not widely available.

Fun Fact

Katharine Hepburn was already in her late 70s when she filmed 'Promises to Keep', and her portrayal of a woman facing her later years was seen by many as a poignant reflection of her own enduring presence in Hollywood.

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