Girl in the Basement
Seen it?2021 | 88 min | Thriller, Crime, TV Movie
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Silence of the Lambs or Catch Me If You Can, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elisabeth Röhm
- Judd NelsonDon
- Stefanie ScottSara
- Joely FisherIrene
- Braxton BjerkenMichael
- Kim RosenDoctor
- Emily TopperAmy
- Emma MyersMarie
- Jake NuttallThomas
- Liam PileggiToddler Michael
- Jake EtheridgeChris