paulclaassen Wow, this was an eye-opener. Really good script with a solid performance by Alfred Molina. I didn't find Sally Field strong enough for the role, although she wasn't all that bad either. I was so anxious during some scenes rooting for Betty (Sally Field) hoping she can finally escape. Based on a true story, it is nerve wrecking to think there are women trapped in similar situations, and how horrible it must be for them coming from a free world. I thoroughly enjoyed this film.

Scott Amundsen The story told in NOT WITHOUT MY DAUGHTER is a straightforward tale of an abusive man who traps his wife and daughter in a place from which there is no escape unless the wife agrees to go home by herself. Which naturally she refuses to do.I read the book; there was nothing in it to make me doubt Betty Mahmoody's story one iota. Those of you who are screaming "bigotry, racism, and lies" would do well to look inside your own hearts because I suspect there's plenty of duplicity in there.Sally Field delivers her usual powerhouse performance as the mother and Alfred Molina is surprisingly sympathetic as her husband. He's abusive, yes, but he is also a man caught between two completely different value systems and in the end one can't help but empathize with his inability to reconcile his love for his wife and daughter (read the book; there was plenty of love there in the beginning) and the loyalty he cannot help but feel towards his family in Tehran."People! Take your meds!" ~ Judge Elizabeth Donnelly (Judith Light), "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit;" episode titled "Zebras."

Kate Finally watched it last week after reading an article referencing it. Sally Field and the rest of the cast were excellent as was the script and dialogue. The movie is fast paced and although it is long, I didn't once find myself looking at the time. The only part I couldn't work out was whether the teachers in the school were sympathetic to her or not - would love it if someone could tell me their thoughts on this! I found this story so engaging that I then searched for more information about Betty's story, interviews etc. The movie is quite violent (women being beaten) in parts so I would not recommend this being viewed anywhere that children could walk in This movie has really stood the test of time.

vidst It sometimes happens that one's world is suddenly turned upside down: A telephone call from the police about a fatal car crash; coming home to find your home in flames, etc. This movie is about how a woman deals with a sudden life-changing event. Sally Field gives a fine performance. The movie will pull you in, you will forget about your life and your troubles, and you will be fully engaged with the drama on the screen.This movie is much better than the (as of this writing) 5.8 rating. The reason is that 11% of the votes are 1's, probably from muslims who want to discourage people from watching this film. So, if you are not Muslim, do not be put off by the mediocre IMDb rating. The movie is excellent cinema.