Not Without My Daughter
1991, English. Directed by Brian Gilbert.
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.
An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Not Without My Daughter
Not Without My Daughter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 January 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David W. Rintels
- Box office
- $15M
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What Not Without My Daughter is based on
Not Without My Daughter is based on Not Without My Daughter (1987) by Betty Mahmoody, published by St. Martin's Press.
True story · 1987
Not Without My Daughter
By Betty Mahmoody
Published by St. Martin's Press
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Not Without My Daughter: quick answers
Is Not Without My Daughter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Not Without My Daughter?
Not Without My Daughter runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Not Without My Daughter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Not Without My Daughter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Not Without My Daughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Not Without My Daughter is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Not Without My Daughter on?
Not Without My Daughter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Not Without My Daughter?
If you liked Not Without My Daughter, try Septembers of Shiraz, Sleeping with the Enemy, Sweet Girl.
Who directed Not Without My Daughter?
Not Without My Daughter (1991) was directed by Brian Gilbert and stars Sally Field, Alfred Molina, Sheila Rosenthal.
What is Not Without My Daughter based on?
Not Without My Daughter is based on Not Without My Daughter (1987) by Betty Mahmoody, published by St. Martin's Press.