The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mick Jackson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.
Who’s in it. The Memory Keeper's Daughter stars Emily Watson as Caroline Gil, Dermot Mulroney as Dr. David Henry, Gretchen Mol as Nora Henry and Krystal Hope Nausbaum as Phoebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Memory Keeper's Daughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Lifetime Movie Club and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Memory Keeper's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Memory Keeper's Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008)?
- In US, The Memory Keeper's Daughter is available to stream on Lifetime Movie Club, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter worth watching?
- The Memory Keeper's Daughter holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
- The Memory Keeper's Daughter stars Emily Watson, Dermot Mulroney, Gretchen Mol, Krystal Hope Nausbaum and Rob Stewart.
- When was The Memory Keeper's Daughter released?
- The Memory Keeper's Daughter was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.