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The Memory Keeper's Daughter

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2008 | 90 min | Drama, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mick Jackson

  • Emily WatsonCaroline Gil
  • Dermot MulroneyDr. David Henry
  • Gretchen MolNora Henry
  • Krystal Hope NausbaumPhoebe
  • Rob StewartHoward
  • Hugh ThompsonAl
  • Martha IrvingSupervisor
  • Mary-Colin ChisholmDavid's Mother
  • Emma ColbertPhoebe 6 years
  • Tyler StentifordPaul 13 years