The Oath (2023 film)

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The Oath
Directed by Darin Scott
Written byMichelle Scott
Darin Scott
Produced byIsen Robbins
Aimee Schoof
Randolf Turrow
Darin Scott
StarringDarin Scott
Nora Dale
Karina Lombard
Eugene Brave Rock
Billy Zane
Music by Trevor Morris [1] [2]
Distributed by Allen Media Group
Release date
  • December 8, 2023 (2023-12-08)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Oath is a 2023 American historical action adventure romance [1] film written by Michelle Scott [2] and Darin Scott, directed by Darin Scott and starring Darin Scott, Nora Dale, Karina Lombard, Eugene Brave Rock and Billy Zane. It is based on the short film Reign of Judges: Title of Liberty. [3]

Contents

Plot

Cast

Release

In October 2023, it was announced that Allen Media Group acquired North American distribution rights to the film, which was released in theaters on December 8, 2023 and on digital and VOD on March 26, 2024. [2]

Reception

The film has a 30% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews. [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Grobar, Matt (October 12, 2023). "Allen Media Group Acquires Action-Adventure Pic 'The Oath' For Nationwide Theatrical Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  3. Legacy, Spencer (December 8, 2023). "Exclusive The Oath Clip Shows a Woman on the Run". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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