Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Director
- Karen Moncrieff
- Network
- Lifetime
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lifetime Movie Club
What is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is a 2019 television film that premiered in the United States on January 6, 2019. The movie was directed by Karen Moncrieff and stars Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Josh Bowman, and Anja Savcic.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 6, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- Lifetime
- Genres
- Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 140 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Lifetime
Where to watch in United States
Stream
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Overview
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is a 2019 television film that premiered in the United States on January 6, 2019. The movie was directed by Karen Moncrieff and stars Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Josh Bowman, and Anja Savcic. The Lifetime television film follows investigative reporter Nellie Bly, who is on a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women's Lunatic Asylum. To report from the inside, she feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalized. The film is an account of actual events surrounding Nellie's stay, beginning after she has undergone treatment, which leaves her with no recollection of how she came to the asylum or her real identity.
Should you watch it?
“An investigative reporter feigns mental illness to expose the deplorable conditions of a notorious asylum.”
- Based on the account of actual events surrounding Nellie Bly's stay
- Features a cast including Christina Ricci and Judith Light
- Explores the grim and gruesome acts occurring within a mental hospital
- The story begins after the protagonist has undergone treatment, leaving her with no recollection of her identity
Watch it if you are interested in the true story of journalist Nellie Bly uncovering abuses at a lunatic asylum.
This thriller TV movie follows a tense narrative regarding the mistreatment of patients in a mental hospital.
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Is this film based on a true story?
Yes, the movie is an account of actual events surrounding the stay of investigative reporter Nellie Bly.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Is this a series or a single movie?
This is a television film.
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