Abstract: Coextruded films having an one inner core layer of a polyamide homopolymer or copolymer, and an outer layer on each side of the polyamide core of a blend of a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer and an adhesive composition which comprises a polyolefin having at least one functional moiety of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or anhydride thereof. The coextruded films are typically prepared by a blown film technique. Such structures are suitable for use as release and barrier films for sheet molding and other reinforced plastic applications.