Abducted in Plain Sight

2017·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Every parent's worst nightmare.

A family falls prey to the manipulative charms of a neighbor, who abducts their adolescent daughter. Twice.
True CrimeAbductionGroomingPsychological ManipulationHistorical SettingDisturbingFamily DynamicsIntrigueSlow Burn

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Where can I stream Abducted in Plain Sight legally?

Abducted in Plain Sight is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Abducted in Plain Sight worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 74%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Abducted in Plain Sight rated?

PG-13Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Abducted in Plain Sight?

1 h 31 min

Abducted in Plain Sight runs 1 h 31 min.

Is Abducted in Plain Sight based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Abducted in Plain Sight?

Critics74
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Abducted in Plain Sight much the same way.

What language is Abducted in Plain Sight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Abducted in Plain Sight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Abducted in Plain Sight in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Abducted in Plain Sight use?

Cannot Spit It OutTrue CrimeGood Is Not NiceStalker ShrineToo Dumb to LiveSociety Is to BlameAlien AbductionParents as PeopleStupid EvilThe Chosen OneDepraved BisexualThe Sociopathand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Abducted in Plain Sight, including Cannot Spit It Out, True Crime, Good Is Not Nice.

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