Movie

The Memory Keeper's Daughter

★ 6.5(41)20081h 30m

The Memory Keeper's Daughter is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Memory Keeper's Daughter

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Mick Jackson
Release date: 2008-04-12
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jaffe/Braunstein Films

About The Memory Keeper's Daughter

The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a 2008 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Mick Jackson, starring Emily Watson, Dermot Mulroney and Gretchen Mol. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Memory Keeper's Daughter in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During a blizzard in 1964, Dr. David Henry delivers his son Paul with the help of nurse Caroline. But when Henry realizes his wife is also carrying a girl with Down syndrome, he hands the second child over to Caroline without his wife's knowledge. Henry's fateful decision yields grave consequences for his family over the next 20 years.

Cast

Emily Watson

Caroline Gil

Dermot Mulroney

Dr. David Henry

Gretchen Mol

Nora Henry

Krystal Hope Nausbaum

Phoebe

Rob Stewart

Howard

Hugh Thompson

Martha Irving

Supervisor

Mary-Colin Chisholm

David's Mother

Emma Colbert

Phoebe 6 years

Tyler Stentiford

Paul 13 years

Jamie Spilchuk

Paul 18-22 years

Owen Pattison

Paul 6 years

Themes & keywords

down syndrometwins

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Memory Keeper's Daughter in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Memory Keeper's Daughter is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Memory Keeper's Daughter on Netflix?+

The Memory Keeper's Daughter is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Memory Keeper's Daughter?+

The Memory Keeper's Daughter has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Memory Keeper's Daughter?+

The Memory Keeper's Daughter stars Emily Watson, Dermot Mulroney, Gretchen Mol, Krystal Hope Nausbaum and Rob Stewart.

When did The Memory Keeper's Daughter come out?+

The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a 2008 movie directed by Mick Jackson.

What genre is The Memory Keeper's Daughter?+

The Memory Keeper's Daughter is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Memory Keeper's Daughter?+

The Memory Keeper's Daughter was directed by Mick Jackson.