Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Traci Hays
- Networks
- WW / SF Entertainment, Lifetime, Best on Best
- Where to Stream
- Philo, Lifetime
What is Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story" (2026). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- May 2, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- WW / SF Entertainment, Lifetime, Best on Best
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- WW / SF Entertainment, Lifetime, Best on Best
Where to watch in United States
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Title: Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story
Year: 2026
Release Date (US): 05/02/2026
Genres: Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 27m or 87 min
Director: Traci Hays
Cast: Stana Katic, Tyler Tomás Perez, Dove Meir, Gilbert Glenn Brown
Plot: Martha Carelli's life is shattered when an escaped convict takes her hostage and forces her to drive his getaway car. She must outwit her increasingly volatile captor to survive.
Drafting sentence 1 (No spoilers): Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story is a 2026 crime thriller and television movie.
Drafting sentence 2 (Details): Directed by Traci Hays, the
Should you watch it?
“A woman fights for survival after an escaped convict forces her to drive his getaway car.”
- Based on the real 1978 kidnapping of a Washington woman
- Features a high-stakes battle of wits between victim and captor
- Provides a dramatized account of a near-fatal prison escapee encounter
- The intense hostage scenario may be distressing for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy true-crime dramas that focus on the psychological battle between captive and captor.
The film maintains a tense, suspenseful tone throughout its 87-minute runtime and is suitable for audiences interested in crime thrillers.
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Where can I stream Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story?
The film is a Lifetime production, though specific streaming availability may vary by region and platform.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching if you have an interest in true-crime adaptations and suspenseful hostage thrillers.
What is the total duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.
Are there multiple episodes to watch?
No, this is a standalone television movie rather than a series.
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