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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story

★ 7.5(140)20191h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Karen Moncrieff
Release date: 2019-01-06
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Lifetime

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story — trailer

About Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is a 2019 movie in the Thriller and TV Movie genres, directed by Karen Moncrieff, starring Christina Ricci, Judith Light and Joshua Bowman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 140 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An investigative reporter Nellie Bly, who’s on a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women’s Lunatic Asylum, and feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalized to report from the inside. The movie is an account of actual events surrounding Nellie’s stay beginning after she has undergone treatment, leaving her with no recollection of how she came to the asylum or her real identity.

Cast

Christina Ricci

Nellie Bly

Judith Light

Matron Grady

Joshua Bowman

Dr. Josiah

Anja Savcic

Lottie

Nikki Duval

Nurse Fenton

Lauren Cochrane

Nurse Lila

Johise Namwira

Johari

Kathleen Gallagher

Black-haired Crazy Patient

Mark Hildreth

Bats

Paul Essiembre

Joseph Pulitzer

Themes & keywords

asylumlunatic asylumbased on true storymurdermemory losstortureabusemistreatmentinvestigative reporterfemale reporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story in Belgium?+

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story on Netflix?+

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?+

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?+

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story stars Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Joshua Bowman, Anja Savcic and Nikki Duval.

When did Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story come out?+

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is a 2019 movie directed by Karen Moncrieff.

What genre is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?+

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?+

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story was directed by Karen Moncrieff.