Name: Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Released: 2026-01-20
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Elizabeth Smart, Steevan Glover, John Stableforth, Brian David Mitchell, Wanda Barzee

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Elizabeth Smart's harrowing abduction at 14 from her family's Utah home unfolds through her own words and never-before-seen material in this documentary.

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Directed by: Benedict Sanderson
Produced by: Claire Goodlass, Sophie Jones, Morgan Matthews

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January 20, 2026 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released: January 20, 2026
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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In the United States, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (73).

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.