Not Without My Daughter (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1991, Not Without My Daughter is a thriller and drama film directed by Brian Gilbert, running about 116 minutes. “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.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.
Who’s in it. Not Without My Daughter stars Sally Field as Betty Mahmoody, Alfred Molina as Moody, Sheila Rosenthal as Mahtob and Roshan Seth as Houssein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Not Without My Daughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Not Without My Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Not Without My Daughter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not Without My Daughter (1991)?
- In US, Not Without My Daughter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Not Without My Daughter worth watching?
- Not Without My Daughter holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Not Without My Daughter?
- Not Without My Daughter stars Sally Field, Alfred Molina, Sheila Rosenthal, Roshan Seth and Sarah Badel.
- When was Not Without My Daughter released?
- Not Without My Daughter was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.