The Lost Daughter

The Lost Daughter

Being a mother is a crushing responsibility.

Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal

Produced by Endeavor Content, Samuel Marshall Productions

2021122 min6.5 / 10

A psychologically complex, melancholic exploration of motherhood's weight and the unresolved trauma that haunts a woman's present.

A woman's seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past.

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  • Is The Lost Daughter sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does The Lost Daughter end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Lost Daughter scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Lost Daughter easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Lost Daughter violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

37/ 100

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Rarity75

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Surprise9

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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