How do you watch Girl in the Basement – is it a true story?

** This article contains a discussion of rape and sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing. **

Girl in the Basement tells the harrowing story of a young girl named Sarah who is imprisoned by her father, Don, in her family’s basement.

The film was produced as part of Lifetime’s set of Ripped From the Headlines and was directed by Elizabeth Rohm, best known for her roles as Angel as Kate Lockley and in Law & Order as Serena Southerlyn.

The film is a difficult viewing and has a painful subject, and Rom tells wrap: “Lifetime has broken boundaries with this film by telling a story that is a call to action about abuse at a critical level.”

But how can UK viewers watch the movie? Read on to find out everything you need to know about how to watch Girl in the Basement in the UK.

Is Girl in the Basement available to watch in the UK?

Girl in the Basement originally aired on Lifetime Network in the US in 2021 and is currently available for rental and purchase in the US through Amazon Prime Video.

However, here in the UK, the movie is not currently available to stream, rent or buy anywhere. If it becomes available anywhere, we will keep this page updated.

What is the girl in the basement talking about?

The official synopsis for the film reads: “Inspired by actual events, Girl in the Basement is the harrowing story of Sarah (Stephanie Scott), a vibrant teenage girl who is looking forward to her eighteenth birthday so she can walk away from her controlling father, Don (Judd Nelson).”

Is The Girl in the Cellar based on a true story?

While the movie changes names and locations and doesn’t accurately follow the exact events that happened in real life, it’s tragic Based on a true story.

In the movie, Sarah is a replacement for Elisabeth Fritzl, an Austrian girl imprisoned by her father, Joseph, in the basement of her family’s home. She remained there for 24 years, during which time she was repeatedly raped and abused and gave birth to seven children.

She was discovered and released in 2008. In 2009, Josef Fritzl pleaded guilty in all accounts to manslaughter by neglecting his grandson, and to charges of false imprisonment, incest, and rape of Elizabeth. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and is still in prison.

Who are the stars in Girl in the Basement?

The movie stars Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club) as Don, and Stephanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) as Sarah.

The rest of the cast was rounded up by Joely Fisher, Emma Myers, Braxton Bjerken, Jake Nuttall, Emily Topper, and others.

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