Prisoner's Daughter

Prisoner's Daughter is a 2022 drama film written by Mark Bacci and directed by Catherine Hardwicke, starring Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox. The film premiered at the 2022 TIFF and received mixed reviews from critics.

Prisoner's Daughter
Directed byCatherine Hardwicke
Written byMark Bacci
Produced by
  • Sam Okun
  • Marina Grasic
  • David Haring
Starring
CinematographyNoah Greenberg
Edited byGlen Scantlebury
Production
companies
  • Oakhurst Entertainment
  • Capstone Studios
  • Pasaca Entertainment
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release dates
  • September 14, 2022 (2022-09-14) (TIFF)
  • June 30, 2023 (2023-06-30)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

The film centers on an imprisoned man's (Brian Cox) attempts to reconnect with his daughter (Kate Beckinsale) after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Sam Okun, Marina Grasic, and David Haring. In August 2021, Deadline announced that Tyson Ritter was joining the cast alongside Beckinsale and Cox.[1]

Release

The film had its world premiere on September 14, 2022, at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.[2][3] In April 2023, Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a June 30, 2023, release.[4]


Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its cast but criticized the screenplay,[5] and has a score of 60% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.[6] Lovia Gyarke of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a mixed review, praising its cast and direction while criticizing its uneven screenplay, pivot from the drama to the action genre in the second act, and for not adequately fleshing out its characters.[7] Wendy Ide of ScreenDaily wrote that "There are very few surprises in this formulaic domestic drama, but there are pleasures to be had in watching."[8]

Robert Daniels in a review for Rogerebert.com gave the film a mostly negative review, writing that it "disappointingly undermines its own themes and characters at every turn."[9]

Marya E. Gates of ThePlaylist.net was critical of the film, stating that the performances of Cox and Beckinsale were some of the film's only highlights.[10]

References
  1. Grobar, Matt (2021-08-24). "'Prisoner's Daughter': Tyson Ritter Joins Brian Cox & Kate Beckinsale In Catherine Hardwicke Film". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  2. "Prisoner's Daughter". TIFF. Retrieved 2022-12-14. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  3. Creith, Matthew (2022-09-18). "Prisoner's Daughter Review: Cox Strives For Redemption In Disappointing Indie". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  4. Lang, Brent (April 18, 2023). "Vertical Buys Catherine Hardwicke, Brian Cox, Kate Beckinsale Thriller 'Prisoner's Daughter' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  5. Creith, Matthew (2022-09-18). "Prisoner's Daughter Review: Cox Strives For Redemption In Disappointing Indie". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  6. Prisoner's Daughter, retrieved 2022-12-14
  7. Gyarkye, Lovia (2022-09-14). "'Prisoner's Daughter': Kate Beckinsale and Brian Cox in Catherine Hardwicke's Labored Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  8. Ide2022-09-15T00:00:00+01:00, Wendy. "'Prisoner's Daughter': Toronto Review". Screen. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  9. Daniels, Robert. "TIFF 2022: Prisoner's Daughter, What's Love Got to Do with It, Walk Up | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert". www.rogerebert.com/. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  10. "'Prisoner's Daughter' Review: Brian Cox & Kate Beckinsale Can't Save Catherine Hardwicke's Frustrating Family Misfire [TIFF]". theplaylist.net. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
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