Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story
2019, English. Directed by Karen Moncrieff.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lifetime Movie Club in India.
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- Released
- 6 January 2019
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Helen Childress
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What Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is based on
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is based on a true story.
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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story: quick answers
Is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story yet.
Which OTT platform is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story on?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lifetime Movie Club in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
If you liked Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story, try Flowers in the Attic, Girl in the Basement, Grave Encounters.
Who directed Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) was directed by Karen Moncrieff and stars Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Joshua Bowman.
What is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story based on?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is based on a true story.