Not Without My Daughter

One mother's courageous journey for freedom.

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Synopsis

In the movie Not Without My Daughter, based on a true story, Sally Field plays Betty Mahmoody, an American woman who marries an Iranian man, Moody. After traveling to Iran for a vacation, Betty and her daughter, Mahtob, find themselves trapped in a country in the midst of a political revolution. Moody reveals his true intentions, forcing Betty to make a dangerous escape plan to flee with her daughter back to the United States. The film portrays a mother's courage and determination to protect her child against all odds, navigating through cultural differences and facing ultimate challenges to ensure their freedom and safety.

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Reviews

Not Without My Daughter received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Sally Field's compelling performance and the emotional depth of the story, others criticized the portrayal of the Iranian characters as one-dimensional stereotypes. The film's tension-building scenes and the harrowing escape sequence were highlighted as the movie's strengths. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 53% rating, with critics mentioning the intense mother-daughter relationship as a driving force of the narrative. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.4/10, with viewers appreciating the suspenseful storytelling and Sally Field's convincing portrayal of Betty's struggles. Metacritic rated Not Without My Daughter at 57/100, acknowledging the film's gripping moments and the real-life impact of the events portrayed.