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Drama Venice 2023

The Promised Land

Directed by Nikolaj Arcel · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is The Promised Land worth watching?

Yes. The Promised Land (2023) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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97% Editorial Rating
95% Audience snapshot · excluded
77 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 7m
Age rating
NR (US) · 15 (UK) · 17+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Mads Mikkelsen , Amanda Collin , Gustav Lindh , Melina Hagberg
Streaming
Hulu
Country
Denmark
Language
Danish

Also known as Bastarden El Bastardo La tierra prometida King's Land O Bastardo 愛を耕すひと 약속의 땅 杂种

Where to watch

  • Hulu

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Promised Land by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea Wavve, TVING
United Kingdom Prime Video
United States Hulu

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (95%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
  • Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The Promised Land worth watching?

    Yes — The Promised Land earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Mads Mikkelsen anchors this handsomely mounted period saga with a performance of quiet, weathered resolve, and Nikolaj Arcel stages the frontier brutality with the sweep of a classic Western transplanted to the Danish heath.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is The Promised Land about?

    In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen) -- a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero -- sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English The Promised Land

    The Promised Land (2023) Review: A Western on Danish Soil

    The Promised Land stars Mads Mikkelsen as an 18th-century captain trying to farm the Danish heath, a gripping, classically built period saga with a Western's grit.

    Yes. It is a handsome, absorbing historical drama that will delight fans of Westerns and period epics, even if its villain is drawn in very broad strokes.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    The Promised Land: frequently asked questions

    Is The Promised Land worth watching?

    Yes. The Promised Land (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Promised Land?

    In the United States, The Promised Land streams on Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea; Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Promised Land?

    The Promised Land runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

    What is The Promised Land rated?

    The Promised Land is rated NR in the United States, 15 in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia, MA 15+ in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Promised Land?

    The Promised Land is directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Gustav Lindh, Melina Hagberg.

    What is the Metascore for The Promised Land?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Promised Land is 77 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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