The Lost Daughter
Drama
17+R
2021·2h 2m·Maggie Gyllenhaal·Endeavor Content·● Script read & verified
A middle-aged professor on a Greek island vacation becomes obsessed with a young mother and child, triggering memories of her own complicated relationship with motherhood....
Best watched together — Complex psychological themes and maternal anxiety require discussion and mature perspective
Heads Up for Parents
The protagonist exhibits concerning obsessive behavior toward strangers that may be unsettling to viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film centers on Leda's profound guilt and regret over abandoning her young daughters, exploring the complex tensions between motherhood, personal fulfillment, and family duty. Her memories of struggling with maternal expectations and the lasting impact of her choices form the emotional core of the story.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Honestly portrays the complexity and challenges of parenthood
- ✓Shows how past experiences can influence present behavior
Cast:Olivia ColmanJessie BuckleyDakota JohnsonEd HarrisPaul Mescal