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Girl in the Basement (2021)

7.6/10 · 894 votes 1h 28m pg-13 Tv-movieThrillerCrime

#33 of 248 films from 2021 #13 of 76 in tv-movie

Directed by Elisabeth Röhm · Written by Manu Boyer, Leslie Greif, Barbara Marshall

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Overview

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.

Cast

Judd Nelsonas Don
Stefanie Scottas Sara
Joely Fisheras Irene
Braxton Bjerkenas Michael
Kim Rosenas Doctor
Kim Rosenas Doctor
Emily Topperas Amy
Emma Myersas Marie
Jake Nuttallas Thomas
Liam Pileggias Toddler Michael
Jake Etheridgeas Chris
Sydney Kowalskeas Toddler Marie

Facts

Release dateFebruary 27, 2021
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresTv-movie, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt13269536

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Questions

How long is Girl in the Basement?
Girl in the Basement runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Girl in the Basement worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 894 votes, which places it #33 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 87%) and #13 among 76 tv-movie titles.
Who directed Girl in the Basement?
Girl in the Basement was directed by Elisabeth Röhm.
Who stars in Girl in the Basement?
Judd Nelson as Don; Stefanie Scott as Sara; Joely Fisher as Irene; Braxton Bjerken as Michael; Kim Rosen as Doctor; Kim Rosen as Doctor.
What is Girl in the Basement rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Girl in the Basement?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/126965.

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