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Not Without My Daughter

Play trailer Poster for Not Without My Daughter PG-13 Released Jan 11, 1991 1h 50m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Betty Mahmoody (Sally Field) is an American woman married to "Moody" (Alfred Molina), an Iranian-American living in the United States. When Moody informs her that he wants her and their daughter, Mahtob (Sheila Rosenthal), to visit Iran with him, Betty is reluctant because of the country's harsh treatment of women. When the family arrives in Iran, Betty discovers that her husband plans to stay in the country for good, and has no intention of letting her or Mahtob return to the United States.
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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: F Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Entertainment Weekly Rated: F Nov 24, 2008 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 3/5 Jan 23, 2004 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) The film touches on a nerve not completely under anesthesia and, in its moments of tension, is very, very powerful. [Full review in Spanish] Dec 12, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Controversy has long dogged this real-life tale, but it's nevertheless fairly engrossing. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 29, 2018 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 31, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Diane H Excellent, exciting movie. And it's a true story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Clinton L Random movie night watch, and was sucked into the dramatic plot provided. A wave of emotion. Even though I am not a parent, I could see this tugging on the emotional heart strings of parents from all generations. I good movie to add to the watchlist with that 90's flow. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review John S B C A must see movie, although from 1991 this powerful story shows the love and trust between mother and daughter to end their captivity in Iran and escape from being forced into another culture…… Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review jan l Evocative and powerful, the movie made me feel a lot if empathy for Betty's terrifying predicament. The fact that it's a true story makes it even stronger. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/01/23 Full Review steve d Fine only because of its peroformances. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Hannah C I thought this movie was going to be a flop at first... But after watching after watching the first 5 min's, I found myself very invested in this movie. The actors brought their A game and the location setting was great! The telling of this family's real events was so captivating and just kept you waiting at every step of the way. I also appreciated how it was not gruesome like most thrills are today. Being able to watch it all the way through, without having to look away, made the movie much more enjoyable. If you are looking for a good movie to watch, I highly recommend! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Not Without My Daughter

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Synopsis Betty Mahmoody (Sally Field) is an American woman married to "Moody" (Alfred Molina), an Iranian-American living in the United States. When Moody informs her that he wants her and their daughter, Mahtob (Sheila Rosenthal), to visit Iran with him, Betty is reluctant because of the country's harsh treatment of women. When the family arrives in Iran, Betty discovers that her husband plans to stay in the country for good, and has no intention of letting her or Mahtob return to the United States.
Director
Brian Gilbert
Producer
Harry J. Ufland, Mary Jane Ufland
Screenwriter
Betty Mahmoody, William Hoffer, David W. Rintels
Production Co
Pathé Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 11, 1991, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.0M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Surround
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