

Girl in the Basement
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.
Where to watch Girl in the Basement in United States
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Where is Girl in the Basement streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Plex, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
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
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
Don

Stefanie Scott
Sara

Joely Fisher
Irene

Braxton Bjerken
Michael
Kim Rosen
Doctor

Emily Topper
Amy

Emma Myers
Marie

Jake Nuttall
Thomas

Liam Pileggi
Toddler Michael
Jake Etheridge
Chris
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.











