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Girl in the Basement

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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.

DirectorElisabeth Röhm
WritersManu Boyer·Leslie Greif
ProducersManu Boyer·Ron Robinson

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Cast · Directed by Elisabeth Röhm

JNJudd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Don
SSStefanie Scott
Stefanie Scott
Sara
JFJoely Fisher
Joely Fisher
Irene
BBBraxton Bjerken
Braxton Bjerken
Michael
KR
Kim Rosen
Doctor
ETEmily Topper
Emily Topper
Amy
EMEmma Myers
Emma Myers
Marie
JNJake Nuttall
Jake Nuttall
Thomas
LPLiam Pileggi
Liam Pileggi
Toddler Michael
JE
Jake Etheridge
Chris
SK
Sydney Kowalske
Toddler Marie

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Girl in the Basement — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Girl in the Basement?

Girl in the Basement is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu and Lifetime Movie Club in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Plex. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Girl in the Basement on Netflix?

No, Girl in the Basement is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus and Hulu.

Is Girl in the Basement on Amazon Prime Video?

Girl in the Basement isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Girl in the Basement for free?

Girl in the Basement is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is Girl in the Basement based on a true story?

Yes — Girl in the Basement is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).