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The Lost Daughter

2021·Movie
2h 2min·R

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Scare3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Being a mother is a crushing responsibility.

A woman's seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past.
Psychological DramaMotherhood RegretSecrets and LiesEmotional TurmoilSeaside SettingIntense PerformancesCharacter-DrivenSlow-Burn Mystery

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Lost Daughter

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Where can I stream The Lost Daughter legally?

The Lost Daughter is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lost Daughter worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lost Daughter rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Lost Daughter?

2 h 2 min

The Lost Daughter runs 2 h 2 min.

Is The Lost Daughter based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lost Daughter?

Critics90
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Lost Daughter higher (90) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Lost Daughter a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$703,281

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $703,281 worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What language is The Lost Daughter in?

EnglishGreekItalian

It was made in English, with some Greek, Italian. Produced in Greece, Israel, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lost Daughter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lost Daughter in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lost Daughter use?

Ms. FanserviceArmor-Piercing ResponseBratty Half-PintIvy League for EveryoneFoilSecurity BlanketBeware the Nice OnesNot So SimilarParents as PeopleArc WordsDisproportionate RetributionBrooklyn Rageand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Lost Daughter, including Ms. Fanservice, Armor-Piercing Response, Bratty Half-Pint.