21 reviews
With states now limiting if not outright stripping women's abortion rights the argument of choosing to abort a rape child is rather murky. I think this film is extremely relevant today as it points out complicated issues faced by women who have had rights altered without consideration.
Can't give the film a really high mark because it descends into some rather unlikely scenarios and a sadly horrible appearance by Kirstie Alley who plays something of a clueless, stereotyped character that really subtracts from the plot.
It's a subject that is now relevant however the movie could've handled it much more intelligently.
Can't give the film a really high mark because it descends into some rather unlikely scenarios and a sadly horrible appearance by Kirstie Alley who plays something of a clueless, stereotyped character that really subtracts from the plot.
It's a subject that is now relevant however the movie could've handled it much more intelligently.
- JayHysterio
- Aug 28, 2022
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- xjade_robertsx
- Mar 27, 2023
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- LaverneandShirleysucks
- May 2, 2022
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First, she would NEVER be interviewed by the police in her house after stating she was raped. She would have been immediately taken to a hospital, examined, then interviewed by detectives. The entire movie is full of non factual events. If you want to do a service to women that are raped then present factual events, and show how the Courts and prosecutors refuse to proceed with these cases instead of reducing charges so they can keep their conviction rates.
- larry-32414
- May 1, 2021
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Sometimes a Lifetime movie delivers a lot more than I expected. That is the case with "You Can't Take My Daughter". This movie was an edge-of-your-seat experience. It's unbelievable that this story is true. I was not familiar with the real story so I had no idea what the rapist was going to do next. "You Can't Take My Daughter" is a beautifully acted movie, especially by Lyndsy Fonseca. Fonseca does a terrific job. "You Can't Take My Daughter" is a movie I'll be watching again.
I watched this because if my wife and I had to put my headphones on and watch something else on my phone. This is for low intelligent bored people who enjoy corny unrealistic soap opera like b movies. If you enjoy soap operas and corny nonsense then have at it. This insulted my intelligence and the acting was abhorrent
- ginjaninja-43907
- Nov 2, 2020
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Why this got low scores from viewers I have no clue. It was realistic, kept me riveted and well worth watching. After 2 years of seeing mindless crap on afternoon TV when us elderly have had nothing else to watch how refreshing to have something really good. More please.
- carnstabba-55672
- Mar 17, 2022
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I'm a fan of Lyndsy Fonseca but she didn't act well here. The way she delivered her lines sounded trite and silly for the subject matter. Kirstie Allie seemed like a caricature of a bad mom and she spoiled the scenes she was in.
The handling of the rape wasn't great. Showed how bad the system was but it seemed too much. The point was to highlight the ability of rapists to be involved in the lives of their children produced by rape. And it's a worthy topic but the handling was amateurish.
Not great.
The handling of the rape wasn't great. Showed how bad the system was but it seemed too much. The point was to highlight the ability of rapists to be involved in the lives of their children produced by rape. And it's a worthy topic but the handling was amateurish.
Not great.
- phd_travel
- Feb 20, 2020
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This movie is one of the worst directed, worst written, and worst acted movie I have seen in my life. The plots are just ridiculous and stupid.
Don't waste your time. The reviews/ratings are littered with YouTube follower fakers giving it 10s.
- psxexperten
- Mar 16, 2021
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- jimcarter1959
- Feb 16, 2020
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Lifetime needs to make more movies like this. Great acting and great story. Not "cheesy" or bad actors like so many of their other movies. It's hard to believe that this actually happened. Definitely worth watching!
- lauraly-81582
- Feb 16, 2020
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This is one of those "so bad it's funny" films.
Kirsty Alley continues her descent into being one of the worst actresses in history.
Her performances in Cheers were obviously the result of great writing and directing because she would never have won all those TV awards without them.
But what do you expect from someone who calls psychiatrists whack jobs but loves cults like Scientology and the MAGAts.
Kirsty Alley continues her descent into being one of the worst actresses in history.
Her performances in Cheers were obviously the result of great writing and directing because she would never have won all those TV awards without them.
But what do you expect from someone who calls psychiatrists whack jobs but loves cults like Scientology and the MAGAts.
- bettestreep
- Jul 6, 2022
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For a Lifetime movie, this wasn't bad. The story is interesting and the acting is really good. And to top it all off it is a true story.
If you like true stories and an interesting concept, then this is it.
- brookeN-98054
- Dec 15, 2020
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The story this movie told was significant. Strength through heartache and a chance to change the world. We felt like we were at the theater, rather than at home, watching the story unfold. The writing was wonderful, and the lead actress showed fierce resolve and vulnerability in a believable way.
William and Sharon Clifford
William and Sharon Clifford
- sharonclifford-35223
- Feb 17, 2020
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This movie was just amazing. Love the Actress and really showed the justice system too. As its personal & advocate for many. It never ceases to amaze me why our justice system is so hard on sexual assault & abuse. GREAT movie in every way. Really!!!!
- advovateforhealth
- Feb 19, 2020
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One of the top 10 films I have ever seen. I often find myself frustrated at bad pacing (usually too slow) with many movies - not this one. Lyndsy Fonseca is perfect. It would have been so predictable for the lead actress to over-act to dramatise the situation, and thankfully that trap was not fallen into. The surprise for me, was not that the insanity of American law as it pertains to rape and custody, but the acting of Kirstie Alley - the mother. Wow!
- david-161-28390
- Mar 31, 2020
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A different turn on a rape. Well acted, I'm so used the Kristie Alley playing someone nice, this is a turn for her for sure. Good movie, not one i could watch more than once, but good.
Most Lifetime movies are hit and misses. I found this one a hit. I think the most important thing to keep in mind is 1) the general subject matter of the movie is based on a True story. And 2) not all the details in the film are accurate. For example the way the rape was handled by the police is not how rape cases are handled... but I think its important to not get caught up on the small facts that are incorrect. The larger message of the movie is far more important and eye opening. I had no idea that a rapist could have custody of a child they concieved during a rape until I watched this movie. Because of Analyn Megison (this movies is based on her) it allowed laws to finally be made to protect these woman.
I really liked the cast in the movie. As always Lysndsy Fonseca is brilliant and gorgeous. She knows how to draw out emotion. Kristie Alley will always be a favourite of mine. Her role was small, but still nice to see her. It's a very simple story, but a powerful one. It's not boring but instead keeps the viewer drawn in for more. The over all message is a good eye-opener to how much our system is flawed.
I really liked the cast in the movie. As always Lysndsy Fonseca is brilliant and gorgeous. She knows how to draw out emotion. Kristie Alley will always be a favourite of mine. Her role was small, but still nice to see her. It's a very simple story, but a powerful one. It's not boring but instead keeps the viewer drawn in for more. The over all message is a good eye-opener to how much our system is flawed.
- AngelHonesty
- Nov 11, 2023
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