Misunderstood(1983)
For every kid who wants to be hugged. For every parent who wants to love and understand.
Misunderstood Synopsis
A workaholic father becomes sole parent to his two young sons, and finds it hard to relate to them, consumed as he is with his own grief.
Misunderstood (1983) is a drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, released on December 10, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Gene Hackman, Henry Thomas, Rip Torn and Huckleberry Fox. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Writers:
- Florence Montgomery, Barra Grant
- Producers:
- Tarak Ben Ammar
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Composer:
- Michael Hopper
- Production:
- Vides Cinematografica, Accent Films B.V., PSO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,525,532
- Status:
- Released
Misunderstood (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Misunderstood before you stream it.
Misunderstood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Hackman
as Ned Rawley
Henry Thomas
as Andrew
Rip Torn
as Will
Huckleberry Fox
as Miles
Maureen Kerwin
as Kate
Susan Anspach
as Lilly
June Brown
as Mrs. Paley
Helen Ryan
as Lucy
Nadim Sawalha
as Ahmed
Nidal Al-Askhar
as Mrs. Jallouli
- Khaled Akrout
Khaled Akrout
as Electronic Shop Owner
- Rajah Gafsi
Rajah Gafsi
as Ali-Baroutta Cafe Owner
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, written by Florence Montgomery and Barra Grant, produced by Tarak Ben Ammar.
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Misunderstood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Misunderstood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Misunderstood online?
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Misunderstood (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Canal VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Misunderstood?
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The main cast of Misunderstood (1983) includes Gene Hackman, Henry Thomas, Rip Torn, Huckleberry Fox and Maureen Kerwin. The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Misunderstood released?
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Misunderstood was released on December 10, 1983 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Misunderstood worth watching?
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Misunderstood (1983) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Misunderstood?
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Yes. The official Misunderstood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.