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The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

2023Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

DramaThriller
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A nerve-racking, scary thriller movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you scare easily

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Survival Thriller
  • Harrowing Abduction
  • Resilience & Escape
  • Psychological Ordeal
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Gritty Realism
  • Inspiring Bravery
  • Disturbing
  • Courageous Story

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Simone Stock
Written by
Haley Harris
Produced by
Juliette Hagopian
Music by
Kevon Cronin

Everyone

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Facts

February 11, 2023 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
February 11, 2023
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Crime, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story?"

Questions about The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story?

Disney+HuluHooplaLifetime Movie ClubTubi TV

In the United States, The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story streams on Disney+, Hulu, and Lifetime Movie Club, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Plex. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3 and Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5).

Is The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.