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Not Without My Daughter

Not Without My Daughter (1990)

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In this docudrama based on true events, a mid-'80s Michigan housewife finds her life turned upside down when a vacation to Tehran with her Iranian husband turns into virtual imprisonment for her and her young daughter. Betty Mahmoody (Sally Field) is reluctant to visit the wartorn homeland of her doctor husband, Moody (Alfred Molina). But, depressed about the racism of the American medical establishment and pining for contact with his family, Moody convinces her to join him for a two-week jaunt.

PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Special Interest

Oct 2, 2001

MGM Home Entertainment

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relentlessly ugly

April 21, 2005 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | Comment (1)
Don Willmott
Filmcritic.com

Sally Field gives an emotionally-rich performance

March 24, 2005 Comment
Clint Morris
Moviehole

Surprisingly gripping, though somewhat xenophobic.

August 2, 2002 Comment
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star
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Unlike the Mini Series, the Movie stayed true to the spirit of the book.

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A depressing but courageous movie. It made me dislike those cultural beliefs even more.

July 16, 2007
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