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Promise at Dawn

7.220172h 10mMovieDramaRomanceHistory

From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French…

DirectorEric Barbier
WritersEric Barbier·Marie Eynard
ProducersPhilippe Rousselet·Péter Miskolczi

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Cast · Directed by Eric Barbier

PNPierre Niney
Pierre Niney
Romain Gary
CGCharlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Nina Kacew
DBDidier Bourdon
Didier Bourdon
Alex Gubernatis
JDJean-Pierre Darroussin
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Zaremba
FOFinnegan Oldfield
Finnegan Oldfield
Captain Langer
CMCatherine McCormack
Catherine McCormack
Lesley Blanch
PPPawel Puchalski
Pawel Puchalski
Romain (8-10 years old)
NSNémo Schiffman
Némo Schiffman
Romain (14-16 years old)
LCLou Chauvain
Lou Chauvain
Mariette
AWArieh Worthalter
Arieh Worthalter
Captain of Gache
BBBastien Bouillon
Bastien Bouillon
Gouje
SN
Sofia Nilsson
Brigitte

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Promise at Dawn — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Promise at Dawn?

Promise at Dawn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Promise at Dawn on Netflix?

No, Promise at Dawn is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Promise at Dawn on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Promise at Dawn is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Promise at Dawn for free?

Promise at Dawn is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Promise at Dawn based on a true story?

Yes — Promise at Dawn is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).