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Not Without My Daughter (1991)

"In 1984, Betty Mahmoody's husband took his wife and daughter to meet his family in Iran. He swore they would be safe. They would be happy. They would be free to leave. He lied."

6.719911h 56mEN
DramaThriller

Directed by Brian Gilbert

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 56m

Language

EN

Release

January 11, 1991

Director

Brian Gilbert

Official Trailer

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Overview

An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.

Cast

Sally Field

Sally Field

Betty Mahmoody

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Moody

Sheila Rosenthal

Sheila Rosenthal

Mahtob

Roshan Seth

Roshan Seth

Houssein

Sarah Badel

Sarah Badel

Nicole

Mony-Rey

Mony-Rey

Ameh Bozorg

Georges Corraface

Georges Corraface

Mohsen

Mary Nell Santacroce

Mary Nell Santacroce

Grandma

Ed Grady

Ed Grady

Grandpa

Marc Gowan

Marc Gowan

Doctor

Bruce Evers

Bruce Evers

Doctor

Jonathan Cherchi

Jonathan Cherchi

Mammal

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Not Without My Daughter (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Not Without My Daughter. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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