Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story(2019)
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story 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.
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Karen Moncrieff, released on January 6, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Joshua Bowman and Anja Savcic. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Karen Moncrieff
- Writers:
- Helen Childress
- Cinematographer:
- Luc Montpellier
- Composer:
- Mario Grigorov
- Production:
- Lifetime
- Status:
- Released
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) Trailer
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christina Ricci
as Nellie Bly
Judith Light
as Matron Grady
Joshua Bowman
as Dr. Josiah
Anja Savcic
as Lottie
Nikki Duval
as Nurse Fenton
Lauren Cochrane
as Nurse Lila
Johise Namwira
as Johari
- Kathleen Gallagher
Kathleen Gallagher
as Black-haired Crazy Patient
Mark Hildreth
as Bats
Paul Essiembre
as Joseph Pulitzer
Key crew
Directed by Karen Moncrieff, written by Helen Childress.
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 140 ratings.
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story online?
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
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The main cast of Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) includes Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Joshua Bowman, Anja Savcic and Nikki Duval. The film was directed by Karen Moncrieff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story released?
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story was released on January 6, 2019 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story worth watching?
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
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