The Memory Keeper's Daughter
2008, English. Directed by Mick Jackson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Memory Keeper's Daughter
The Memory Keeper's Daughter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mick JacksonDirector
- Emily WatsonCaroline Gil
- Dermot MulroneyDr. David Henry
- Gretchen MolNora Henry
- Krystal Hope NausbaumPhoebe
- Rob StewartHoward
- Hugh ThompsonAl
- Martha IrvingSupervisor
- Mary-Colin ChisholmDavid's Mother
- Emma ColbertPhoebe 6 years
- Tyler StentifordPaul 13 years
- Jamie SpilchukPaul 18-22 years
- Owen PattisonPaul 6 years
Details
- Released
- 12 April 2008
- Country
- United States of America
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What The Memory Keeper's Daughter is based on
The Memory Keeper's Daughter is based on The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2005) by Kim Edwards.
2005
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
By Kim Edwards
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The Memory Keeper's Daughter: quick answers
Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Memory Keeper's Daughter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Memory Keeper's Daughter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Memory Keeper's Daughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Memory Keeper's Daughter on?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
If you liked The Memory Keeper's Daughter, try Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America, The Gabby Douglas Story, Cleveland Abduction.
Who directed The Memory Keeper's Daughter?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2008) was directed by Mick Jackson and stars Emily Watson, Dermot Mulroney, Gretchen Mol.
What is The Memory Keeper's Daughter based on?
The Memory Keeper's Daughter is based on The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2005) by Kim Edwards.