Not Without My Daughter1991
Not Without My Daughter (1991)
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Cast
as Betty Mahmoody
as Moody
as Mahtob
as Houssein
as Nicole
as Ameh Bozorg
as Mohsen
as Grandma
as Grandpa
as Doctor
as Doctor
as Mammal
as Nasserine
as Zia
as Ameh Bozorg
as Fereshte
as Zoreh
as Reza
as Baba Hajji
as Aga Hakim
as Koran Teacher
as Ellen
as Hormoz
as Hamid
as Miss Nassimi
as Khanun Shaheen
as Mahtob's Teacher
as Mohsen's Companion
as Iranian Soldier
as Iranian Soldier
as Grandpa
as Mohsen's Companion
Critic Reviews for Not Without My Daughter
All Critics (16) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (8)
Here is a perplexing and frustrating film, which works with great skill to involve our emotions, while at the same time making moral and racial assertions that are deeply troubling.
Controversy has long dogged this real-life tale, but it's nevertheless fairly engrossing.
relentlessly ugly
Sally Field gives an emotionally-rich performance
Surprisingly gripping, though somewhat xenophobic.
Audience Reviews for Not Without My Daughter
Wow. This was an incredibly chilling and moving story with a great performance by Sally Field. I literally felt that I was Betty, experiencing the hostility toward women in Iran. She made me feel what she must have been feeling, being held hostage against her will in a foreign country where she is not treated equally to man. She lived in constant fear of being beaten or killed or having her child taken away. This movie is based on the true story of Betty's adventure as she tries to escape her abusive Iranian husband and return to America with her daughter. The ONLY negative thing I have to say about the movie is that the husband's demeanor seemed to dramatically change as he went from a loving, devoted husband and father to a brutal, controlling Muslim. The movie does not show many Muslim characters in a good light... in fact, the majority of the Muslims are shown to be uncaring and insensitive. I did not receive the movie as racist but I fear that others might. The culture was not shown in a very good light, in fact, I found myself thinking from time to time, "Praise God I live in America!" The American flag waving at the end is almost a little hokey even though it's supposed to represent triumph and freedom. The message I'm getting is: "America= Good Iran= Bad"" I'm sure not all of Iran is how Betty experienced it. Overall, an amazing and well-told story.
Super Reviewer
Unlike the Mini Series, the Movie stayed true to the spirit of the book.
Super Reviewer
A depressing but courageous movie. It made me dislike those cultural beliefs even more.
Super Reviewer
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