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Cast
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  • Matt Damon

    Matt Damon

    Steve Butler

  • John Krasinski

    John Krasinski

    Dustin Noble

  • Frances McDormand

    Frances McDormand

    Sue Thomason

  • Rosemarie DeWitt

    Rosemarie DeWitt

    Alice

  • Scoot McNairy

    Scoot McNairy

    Jeff Dennon

  • Titus Welliver

    Titus Welliver

    Rob

  • Terry Kinney   

    Terry Kinney   

    David Stonehill

  • Tim Guinee

    Tim Guinee

    Drew

Credits
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  • Gus Van Sant

    Gus Van Sant

    Director

  • John Krasinski

    John Krasinski

    Screenwriter / Story by / Producer

  • Matt Damon

    Matt Damon

    Screenwriter / Producer

  • Dave Eggers

    Dave Eggers

    Story by

  • Chris Moore

    Chris Moore

    Producer

  • Linus Sandgren

    Linus Sandgren

    Director of Photography

  • Billy Rich

    Billy Rich

    Editor

  • Daniel B. Clancy

    Daniel B. Clancy

    Production Designer

Latest News

  1. Berlin 2013: Critic's Wrap

    Berlin 2013: Critic's Wrap

    10:14 am PST 2/18/2013
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    A look back at the festival's award winning films and most noteworthy performances. READ MORE

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  2. Why Matt Damon Was at Naeem Khan's Fall 2013 Fashion Show: Beaded Dresses for 'Myself'

    12:32 pm PST 2/14/2013
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    The actor not only admires Khan's work but also has a good sense of humor about his upcoming role in "Liberace." READ MORE

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  3. Berlin 2013 Press Conference: Matt Damon, Gus van Sant

    Berlin 2013 Press Conference: Matt Damon, Gus van Sant

    5:03 am PST 2/8/2013
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    Watch the live stream of the actor and director as they discuss their latest collaboration, "Promised Land" at 2:15pm Berlin time (8:15am, EST). READ MORE

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  4. Watch Video BERLIN 2013: Steven Soderbergh's 'Side Effects,' Shia LaBeouf Action Comedy in Competition

    BERLIN 2013: Steven Soderbergh's 'Side Effects,' Shia LaBeouf Action Comedy in Competition

    4:39 am PST 1/11/2013
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    New films by Jafar Panahi, Bruno Dumont and Danis Tanovic also in running for Berlin Golden Bear. READ MORE

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  5. Box Office Report: 'Django' Beats 'Hobbit' for No. 1 Wednesday, Sets Up Close Weekend

    Box Office Report: 'Django' Beats 'Hobbit' for No. 1 Wednesday, Sets Up Close Weekend

    3:43 pm PST 1/3/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Texas Chainsaw 3D" opens Friday as the Matt Damon-John Krasinski drama "Promised Land" expands nationwide. READ MORE

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  6. In the Magazine
    Box Office 2012: 5 Hard Lessons

    Box Office 2012: 5 Hard Lessons

    5:00 am PST 1/2/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Despite a record-breaking take of $10.8 billion, Hollywood executives have lots of reasons to worry -- from the fading power of stars to the end-of-year movie glut. READ MORE

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  7. Matt Damon Smacks Politicians, Defends Obama Criticism and Addresses Clint Eastwood's Chair

    Matt Damon Smacks Politicians, Defends Obama Criticism and Addresses Clint Eastwood's Chair

    8:08 am PST 12/28/2012
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    "It’s easier now more than ever in my life to feel the fix is in," Damon says of politics in a new interview. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video 'Promised Land': Matt Damon on When He'll Direct His Own Project (Video)

    'Promised Land': Matt Damon on When He'll Direct His Own Project (Video)

    4:43 am PST 12/28/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The star and co-writer also was planning to direct the drama, but when his schedule wouldn’t allow it, Gus Van Sant stepped in. READ MORE

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  9. John Krasinski on Writing 'Promised Land'

    4:30 am PST 12/28/2012
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    Actor and writer John Krasinski on writing for the characters in 'Promised Land' and wanting to give both sides of the story when talking about fracking. READ MORE

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  10. Matt Damon on His Character in 'Promised Land'

    4:30 am PST 12/28/2012
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    Writer and star of 'Promised Land' Matt Damon reveals he had originally wanted to direct the movie before Gus Van Sant brought on and how he relates to his character. READ MORE

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  11. Watch Video 'Promised Land': Matt Damon and John Krasinski Rate Each Other as Co-Writers (Video)

    'Promised Land': Matt Damon and John Krasinski Rate Each Other as Co-Writers (Video)

    6:52 am PST 12/27/2012
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    Damon tells THR that working with the "Office" star reminded him of working with Ben Affleck. READ MORE

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  12. Matt Damon and John Krasinski on Writing 'Promised Land'

    6:48 am PST 12/27/2012
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    Matt Damon and John Krasinski contribute their similar sense of humor and sense of direction in making the writing process easy for their new feature. READ MORE

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  13. In Theaters This Week: Reviews of 'Les Miserables,' 'Django Unchained,' 'Promised Land' and More

    In Theaters This Week: Reviews of 'Les Miserables,' 'Django Unchained,' 'Promised Land' and More

    9:00 pm PST 12/24/2012
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week. READ MORE

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  14. Rosemarie DeWitt on Working with Gus Van Sant on 'Promised Land'

    12:57 pm PST 12/24/2012
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    Rosemarie DeWitt gives us her take on the script for Gus Van Sant's drama and who she loosely based her character on. READ MORE

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  15. In the Magazine
    Best Song: Katy Perry, Jamie Foxx and Keith Urban on Writing Movie Tunes

    Best Song: Katy Perry, Jamie Foxx and Keith Urban on Writing Movie Tunes

    6:00 am PST 12/20/2012
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    Oscar-eligible songwriters new to the game explain their work. READ MORE

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  16. The Composers: Focusing on Work

    3:52 pm PST 12/19/2012
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    Our roundtable guests let us know how they focus on work and sometimes catching themselves being too focused on work. READ MORE

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  17. The Composers: What Inspired them to Start Composing

    3:52 pm PST 12/19/2012
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    Fernando Velasquez, Danny Elfman and Patrick Boyle reveal what inspired them to get in to composing and what their first experiences were like. READ MORE

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  18. Mark Cuban's AXS TV Picks Up Pro-Fracking Documentary 'FrackNation'

    Mark Cuban's AXS TV Picks Up Pro-Fracking Documentary 'FrackNation'

    7:00 am PST 12/17/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    The right-wing doc is set to air in January to take advantage of publicity for Matt Damon's "Promised Land." READ MORE

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  19. Live Feed
    Matt Damon Impersonates Bill Clinton on 'Tonight Show' (Video)

    Matt Damon Impersonates Bill Clinton on 'Tonight Show' (Video)

    9:33 pm PST 12/10/2012
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    The "Promised Land" star and co-writer opens up about his awkward first meeting with the president. READ MORE

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  20. Matt Damon and John Krasinski Dish on Their Writing Partnership at 'Promised Land' Premiere

    Matt Damon and John Krasinski Dish on Their Writing Partnership at 'Promised Land' Premiere

    12:59 pm PST 12/5/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The co-stars wrote their new film together, with Damon saying Krasinski "reminded me of Ben" -- Affleck, that is. READ MORE

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Summary

A representative for a natural-gas company tries to secure drilling rights in a small town.

Company Info

  • Focus Features Studio
  • Sunday Night Productions Production Company
  • Participant Media Production Company