Girl in the Box 2016
“Held captive for 7 years. Her story of courage is timeless.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Stephen Kemp
- Network
- Lifetime
What is Girl in the Box?
The film "Girl in the Box" is a drama based on a true story. The story revolves around a young woman who is abducted by a couple while hitchhiking.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 10, 2016
- Studios
- Lifetime
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Lifetime
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Overview
The film "Girl in the Box" is a drama based on a true story. The story revolves around a young woman who is abducted by a couple while hitchhiking. The woman is held captive for an extended period of time and subjected to various forms of mistreatment. During her captivity, she is forced to live as a slave to her captors. The woman's ordeal lasts for seven years, during which time she is tortured and mistreated. The film is based on a real-life incident involving a woman who was abducted and held captive by a couple. The true story of the woman's abduction and captivity serves as the basis for the film's narrative.
Should you watch it?
“A hitchhiker’s harrowing seven‑year captivity unfolds in stark, true‑story drama.”
- Based on the real case of Colleen Stan
- Highlights the victim’s resilience
- Depicts a true‑story of survival
- Graphic depictions of abuse may be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate stark, character‑driven true‑crime dramas about survival.
The film contains graphic abuse and is intended for mature audiences.
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Is Girl in the Box based on a true story?
Yes, it dramatizes the real-life abduction and captivity of Colleen Stan.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs approximately one hour and twenty‑seven minutes.
When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on September 10, 2016.
What genre does Girl in the Box belong to?
It is classified as a drama TV movie.
Who is the central character?
The story follows 20‑year‑old Colleen Stan, a hitchhiking woman.
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