An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well.
Acting
Sally Field's panic attacks deserve an Oscar alone.
Direction
Brian Gilbert makes Tehran feel inescapably claustrophobic.
Director
Brian Gilbert
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Betty Mahmoody became a controversial figure; Iranian critics called the film 'cultural terrorism' while American conservatives embraced it.
Released during the first Gulf War era, it rode a wave of American anxiety about the Middle East that makes it a fascinating time capsule today.
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