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Girl in the Basement

2021·Movie·PG-13·88 min·7.6(869)

Sara is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away from her controlling father Don. But before she could even blow out the candles, Don imprisons her in the basement of their home.

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Where to watch Girl in the Basement in United States

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About Girl in the Basement

Girl in the Basement is a 2021 English-language thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by Elisabeth Röhm. The cast is led by Judd Nelson, Stefanie Scott, Joely Fisher. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel.

Girl in the Basement was produced by Big Dreams Entertainment, Swirl Films, and Lifetime and made in United States of America. It was released on February 27, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director
Elisabeth Röhm
Writers
Manu Boyer, Leslie Greif, Barbara Marshall
Release date
February 27, 2021
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Big Dreams Entertainment, Swirl Films, Lifetime
#imprisonment#based on true story#basement#controlling parent#depressing

Girl in the Basement cast & crew

Girl in the Basement was directed by Elisabeth Röhm and written by Manu Boyer, Leslie Greif, and Barbara Marshall.

The cast features Judd Nelson as Don, Stefanie Scott as Sara, Joely Fisher as Irene, Braxton Bjerken as Michael, Kim Rosen as Doctor, and Emily Topper as Amy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ozzy Doniz, cinematography is by Pierluigi Malavasi, and it was produced by Ron Robinson and Eric Tomosunas.

Is Girl in the Basement worth watching?

Girl in the Basement holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 869 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller, crime, and tv movie, Girl in the Basement is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Girl in the Basement

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Cast of Girl in the Basement

Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson

Don

Stefanie Scott

Stefanie Scott

Sara

Joely Fisher

Joely Fisher

Irene

Braxton Bjerken

Braxton Bjerken

Michael

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Kim Rosen

Doctor

Emily Topper

Emily Topper

Amy

Emma Myers

Emma Myers

Marie

Jake Nuttall

Jake Nuttall

Thomas

Liam Pileggi

Liam Pileggi

Toddler Michael

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Jake Etheridge

Chris

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Sydney Kowalske

Toddler Marie

Girl in the Basement — FAQs

Where can I watch Girl in the Basement in United States?

Girl in the Basement is streaming on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Girl in the Basement on Hulu?

Yes — Girl in the Basement is currently available on Hulu in United States.

What language is Girl in the Basement in?

Girl in the Basement is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Girl in the Basement?

Girl in the Basement runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).

What is Girl in the Basement rated?

Girl in the Basement is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 869 ratings.

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