The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Not Without My Daughter
Drama · Thriller · 1991
An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.
Movie details
Not Without My Daughter
“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.”
1991 Drama · Thriller 1h 56m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Not Without My Daughter?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Brian Gilbert
Written by
David W. Rintels
Sally Field
Betty Mahmoody
Alfred Molina
Moody
Sheila Rosenthal
Mahtob
Roshan Seth
Houssein
Sarah Badel
Nicole
Mony-Rey
Ameh Bozorg
Georges Corraface
Mohsen
Court is in session
Put Not Without My Daughter on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.