Our take
Based on a true overseas abduction case, this thriller follows a mother and an ex-Marine hunting her stolen daughter. Rated R for language; violence includes espionage shootouts and peril around a child. Reviews note uneven execution but a strong maternal lead. Emotionally heavy for parents; teens 15+ with context
Uplifting themes
Maternal perseverance and advocacy for abducted children Maureen models relentless love; allies are morally gray
Story (may spoil tone)
In 1993, Maureen’s six-year-old daughter Amina is snuck out of the country by her ex-husband, Karim. After years of unsuccessful attempts to find her, Maureen intersects with a professional retriever of internationally abducted children who promises to help her find Amina in exchange for her collaboration.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Gunfights, covert ops, and chase action around the rescue mission
Gunfights, covert ops, and chase action around the rescue mission
Language R-rated profanity in stressful operational scenes
R-rated profanity in stressful operational scenes
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Child kidnapping stakes and betrayal create sustained tension
Child kidnapping stakes and betrayal create sustained tension
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A six-year-old is abducted abroad; the plot centers on her danger
A six-year-old is abducted abroad; the plot centers on her danger
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Shootings and injuries; not primarily a gore film
Shootings and injuries; not primarily a gore film
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Years of separation and parental grief motivate every scene
Years of separation and parental grief motivate every scene
Talk after watching
- True abduction stories hit differently for families. What support systems exist in real life?
- International settings can rely on stereotypes. Critique portrayals with your teen.