The Heritage Foundation , a conservative think tank , reported that '' Promised Land '' was financed in part by '' Promised Land '' had a limited release on , 2012 , making it eligible for the 85th Academy Awards , but failed to win any . The film was released in and grossed an estimated $ 53,000 on its first day , a " sobering " average of $ 2,120 . For the opening weekend , '' Promised Land '' grossed an estimated $ 190,000 . Box Office Mojo reported before the film 's wide release the following week , " It 's unlikely that it will be able to pull many people away from the various other appealing options in theaters right now . " '' Promised Land '' expanded to on , 2013 . It grossed over the weekend , which the '' Los Angeles Times '' judged as " a bad start " even with its budget . According to CinemaScore , audiences gave the film a " B " grade . The '' Times '' said the grade and " middling reviews " indicated the film was unlikely to be a success . By the end of its theatrical run , the film grossed $ 8.1 million . The film had its international premiere at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2013 where Gus Van Sant won a Special Mention
85th Academy Awards
85th Academy Awards
Promised Land (2012 film)