Girl in the Basement (2021)
Kernel Score: 85% · 821 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Thriller, Crime, TV Movie
Released: 2021-02-27
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch Girl in the Basement
- Stream: Disney+, Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, A&E Crime Central Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Fawesome, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Plex
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
Girl in the Basement parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Girl in the Basement is a PG-13 thriller based on a true story of imprisonment by a controlling parent.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts imprisonment and psychological abuse by a controlling parent, based on a true crime story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Elisabeth Röhm
Cast
- Judd Nelson as Don
- Stefanie Scott as Sara
- Joely Fisher as Irene
- Braxton Bjerken as Michael
- Kim Rosen as Doctor
- Emily Topper as Amy
- Emma Myers as Marie
- Jake Nuttall as Thomas
- Liam Pileggi as Toddler Michael
- Jake Etheridge as Chris
Girl in the Basement FAQ
Is Girl in the Basement good?
Girl in the Basement has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 821 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Girl in the Basement?
In the US you can stream Girl in the Basement on Disney+, Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, A&E Crime Central Apple TV channel and Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video and Plex.
Is Girl in the Basement OK for kids?
Girl in the Basement is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Girl in the Basement is a PG-13 thriller based on a true story of imprisonment by a controlling parent.
What movies are like Girl in the Basement?
If you liked Girl in the Basement, try White Heat, Cleveland Abduction, The Silence of the Lambs and Cape Fear.