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Not Without My Daughter 1991

“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.”

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What is Not Without My Daughter?

Not Without My Daughter is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1991
Status
Released
Runtime
116 minutes
Release date
Jan 11, 1991
Studios
Ufland, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
Drama, Thriller
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Not Without My Daughter is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“An American woman trapped in Iran must find a way to escape with her daughter.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on an autobiographical story
  • powerful dramatic performances
Keep in mind
  • deals with distressing themes
  • brutish husband character creates intense conflict

Watch it if you enjoy dramatic thrillers based on real-life autobiographical accounts.

The film contains intense dramatic situations and themes involving a trapped family.

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When was the film released?

The film was released in the United States on January 11, 1991.

What genre is the film?

The film is categorized as a drama and thriller.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes.

What is the film based on?

The film is based on the 1987 autobiographical novel by Betty Mahmoody.

Who are the main characters trying to escape?

An American woman and her daughter are trying to escape from Iran.