Not Without My Daughter
Seen it?1991 | 116 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a box office flop and middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Hotel Mumbai or Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$15 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 927K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Gilbert
- Sally FieldBetty Mahmoody
- Alfred MolinaMoody
- Sheila RosenthalMahtob
- Roshan SethHoussein
- Sarah BadelNicole
- Mony-ReyAmeh Bozorg
- Georges CorrafaceMohsen
- Mary Nell SantacroceGrandma
- Ed GradyGrandpa
- Marc GowanDoctor