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In Theaters: December 28, 2012 (limited)
January 4, 2013
R | 1h 46m | Documentary, Drama
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Steve Butler (Matt Damon) is one of two corporate sales people who arrive in a rural town in search of drilling rights to their properties—a seemingly ideal solution for a town that has been hit hard by the recent economic decline. Along with his partner, Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), Steve is faced with a much greater challenge than he initially bargained for, brought on by objections from a local schoolteacher (Hal Holbrook) who brings to light the damage that the proposed actions will have on the town’s water supply. Steve’s job is even further complicated when Dustin (John Krasinski), a slick environmentalist, joins the fight, bringing both the personal and professional stakes to a boiling point. Based on a story by Dave Eggers.
Director: Gus Van Sant
Studio: Focus Features
Producer(s): Chris Moore, John Krasinski, Matt Damon
Cast: Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormand, Rosemarie DeWitt, Hal Holbrook
Writer(s): Matt Damon, John Krasinski
Official Site: promisedlandthefilm.com
34 votes and 11 Reviews
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In Theaters: December 28, 2012 (limited)
January 4, 2013
R | 1h 46m | Documentary, Drama
Watch Trailer
Steve Butler (Matt Damon) is one of two corporate sales people who arrive in a rural town in search of drilling rights to their properties—a seemingly ideal solution for a town that has been hit hard by the recent economic decline. Along with his partner, Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), Steve is faced with a much greater challenge than he initially bargained for, brought on by objections from a local schoolteacher (Hal Holbrook) who brings to light the damage that the proposed actions will have on the town’s water supply. Steve’s job is even further complicated when Dustin (John Krasinski), a slick environmentalist, joins the fight, bringing both the personal and professional stakes to a boiling point. Based on a story by Dave Eggers.
In Theaters: December 28, 2012 (limited)
January 4, 2013
R | 1h 46m | Documentary, Drama
Steve Butler (Matt Damon) is one of two corporate sales people who arrive in a rural town in search of drilling rights to their properties—a seemingly ideal solution for a town that has been hit hard by the recent economic decline.
Along with his partner, Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), Steve is faced with a much greater challenge than he initially bargained for, brought on by objections from a local schoolteacher (Hal Holbrook) who brings to light the damage that the proposed actions will have on the town’s water supply. Steve’s job is even further complicated when Dustin (John Krasinski), a slick environmentalist, joins the fight, bringing both the personal and professional stakes to a boiling point.
Based on a story by Dave Eggers.
