Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options
Quick overview
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Christina Ricci, Judith Light, and Joshua Bowman—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 3.5/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019)
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Released: January 6, 2019
Runtime: 88 min
: 3.5/10 from 135 votes
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.
Streaming availability
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