Her Desperate Choice (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1996, Her Desperate Choice is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael M. Scott, running about 92 minutes. “To Stay... To Fight... To Run.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Despite allegations of child sexual abuse against Jody's ex-husband Marcus, the court orders joint custody of their daughter Samantha. Jody faces a choice of turning Samantha over to Marcus, or taking her on the run and risk kidnapping charges. Pursued by both the FBI and a private detective, Jody and Samantha are hunted, fleeing from town to town with the help of an underground network set up to help women and children escape from abuse. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Her Desperate Choice stars Faith Ford as Jody Murdock / Sarah Parker, Kyle Secor as Jim Rossi, Hanna Hall as Samantha / Sammy and Nigel Bennett as Raskin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Her Desperate Choice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Her Desperate Choice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her Desperate Choice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her Desperate Choice (1996)?
- In US, Her Desperate Choice is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Her Desperate Choice worth watching?
- Her Desperate Choice holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Her Desperate Choice?
- Her Desperate Choice stars Faith Ford, Kyle Secor, Hanna Hall, Nigel Bennett and Lynne Cormack.
- When was Her Desperate Choice released?
- Her Desperate Choice was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.