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The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

7.220231h 28mPG-13MovieThrillerDramaCrime

Based on a true story. 15-year-old Kara Robinson was kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours. With her survival instincts kicking in, she plots a daring escape from the serial killer and leads police to his apartment.

DirectorSimone Stock
WriterHaley Harris
ProducersHoward Braunstein·Allison Berkley

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Cast · Directed by Simone Stock

KDKatie Douglas
Katie Douglas
Kara Robinson
CBCara Buono
Cara Buono
Debra
KBKristian Bruun
Kristian Bruun
Richard Evonitz
EAErik Athavale
Erik Athavale
Lt. Aaron Rowland
LDLisa Marie DiGiacinto
Lisa Marie DiGiacinto
Sgt. Bonnie Jennings
SCSophia Carriere
Sophia Carriere
Jess
BMBrandon McEwan
Brandon McEwan
Ryan
DKDerek Kun
Derek Kun
Lexington County Officer

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The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story?

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu and Lifetime Movie Club in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story on Netflix?

No, The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus and Hulu.

Is The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story on Amazon Prime Video?

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in United States.