The Lost Daughter

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The Lost Daughter

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Released Dec 31, 2021

2h 2m

Drama

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Alone on a seaside vacation, Leda becomes consumed with a young mother and daughter as she watches them on the beach. Unnerved by their compelling relationship, (and their raucous and menacing extended family), Leda is overwhelmed by her own memories of the terror, confusion and intensity of early motherhood. An impulsive act shocks Leda into the strange and ominous world of her own mind, where she is forced to face the unconventional choices she made as a young mother and their consequences.

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Critics Consensus

A strikingly assured debut for writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter unites a brilliant cast in service of a daringly ambitious story.

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Audience Says

It includes great acting and some really intense moments, but overall, The Lost Daughter is dull and difficult to follow.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

An excellent, embodied turn from Olivia Colman is no huge surprise these days, but she is particularly magnetic here, in a part that leaves room for interpretation.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 23, 2024

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Caryn James

BBC.com

Colman can make Leda simply driving a car seem dramatic, as the expression on her face quietly captures the emotional turmoil she tries so hard to contain. And Gyllenhaal can turn an image of rotting fruit into a jump-scare.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 25, 2022

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This is a fine, unsettling film about the cost of the choices we make.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 8, 2022

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Yasmine Kandil

Discussing Film

To some regret, the first act of the film is drawn out exposition with no real insight as to where the plot could be headed. However, when it does find its rhythm, it is almost addictive in a way.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2024

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

“The Lost Daughter” is one of the best films in 2021 because it shows us a story of an imperfect, often annoying and reckless protagonist, but makes viewers get invested in her story even when she commits unlikable acts.

Jun 10, 2024

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Nadine Whitney

Mr. Movie's Film Blog

If one is willing to make the effort to embrace the fractured nature of the protagonist, The Lost Daughter is a puzzle that, although not entirely solvable, is rich in its complexities.

Rated: A

Sep 17, 2023

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Gigi M

so meaningless there is no “moral of the story”

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Les N

Why do Americans never get non-American films? Not everything is a lesson, and there is a big world out there!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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Tracey J

I don't understand why this movie was made.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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Samuel J

The Lost Daughter drags on with little payoff, pretending to be a mystery when it’s just about a woman reflecting on abandoning her children. Ed Harris’s character has no real impact, his presence changes nothing. The pacing is painfully slow, and the ending offers no resolution, leaving you feeling like you’ve wasted time on a film full of awkward moments and missed potential. So to save you some time, don’t waste your time on this movie. It’s pretty much clickbait.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Craig G

I'm sure there's a plot somewhere in the movie. When you find it, please tell me.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Joy G

I adore this movie. The acting is stellar from Jesse Buckley and Coleman in particular. It’s a study of life and behavior, just sit back and enjoy a harrowing but moving experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Synopsis

Alone on a seaside vacation, Leda becomes consumed with a young mother and daughter as she watches them on the beach. Unnerved by their compelling relationship, (and their raucous and menacing extended family), Leda is overwhelmed by her own memories of the terror, confusion and intensity of early motherhood. An impulsive act shocks Leda into the strange and ominous world of her own mind, where she is forced to face the unconventional choices she made as a young mother and their consequences.

Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Producer: Charlie Dorfman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler
Screenwriter: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Samuel Marshall Productions, Endeavor Content, Pie Films, Faliro House Productions
Rating: R (Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 31, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2021
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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