Brian Cox, an Emmy award-winning actor, takes on the role of Max, the troubled patriarch of an unconventional family in Prisoner's Daughter. Max is granted a compassionate release from prison after serving a 12-year sentence due to being diagnosed with terminal cancer. He reunites with his estranged daughter and endeavors to build a bond with her and her son while simultaneously dealing with the ghosts of his past. As the film prepares for its wide release, Screen Rant has an exclusive clip and poster to share. The clip features Cox's character pleading with his daughter, played by Kate Beckinsale, to forgive him for his past mistakes and accept money from him, which he assures is not obtained illegally.
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In Prisoner's Daughter, Cox is joined by a star-studded cast that includes Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Convery, Tyson Ritter, Ernie Hudson, and Jon Huertas. Beckinsale, known for her role in Underworld, plays Maxine while Convery portrays her son, Ezra. Ritter takes on the role of Tyler, Ezra's drug addict father, while Hudson and Huertas play undisclosed characters. With such a talented group of actors, Prisoner's Daughter is sure to be a captivating and emotionally-driven drama.
Prisoner's Daughter boasts an impressive cast and a talented director in Catherine Hardwicke, known for her work on Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown, and the first Twilight movie. This family drama marks one of two major releases from Hardwicke in the director's chair, with her other full feature being the action comedy Mafia Mamma. Despite negative reviews from critics, the latter film was well-received by audiences. At the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, critics praised the performances and emotional direction in Prisoner's Daughter, though opinions on the screenplay's tone were mixed. As the film prepares for its theatrical release on June 30, it remains to be seen how audiences will react.