Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 11 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Streep -- yes, with another perfect accent -- brings her customary skillfulness to the part. It's not a showy performance, but the heroine's internal struggle seems to come from the actress' pores.
– Rita Kempley,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Streep's performance is risky, and masterful.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Streep ... plays Lindy Chamberlain with the kind of virtuosity that seems to redefine the possibilities of screen acting.
– Vincent Canby,
New York Times,
30 Aug 2004
fresh:
Streep and Neill are the film's perfectly matched thoroughbreds. But the film is neither a double star turn nor the best kind of courtroom drama; it is a sort of epic mosaic of national character.
– Sheila Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec 2011
fresh:
Streep's beauty and talent and director Fred Schepisi's intelligence are both shown to best advantage, without easy points or grandstanding.