Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story

7.4 /10 136 votes
January 6, 2019 1h 28m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Karen Moncrieff
Writers Helen Childress
Studio Lifetime
Rating 7.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Nellie Bly

Judith Light

Judith Light

Matron Grady

Joshua Bowman

Joshua Bowman

Dr. Josiah

Anja Savcic

Anja Savcic

Lottie

Nikki Duval

Nikki Duval

Nurse Fenton

Lauren Cochrane

Lauren Cochrane

Nurse Lila

Johise Namwira

Johise Namwira

Johari

Kathleen Gallagher

Black-haired Crazy Patient

Mark Hildreth

Mark Hildreth

Bats

Paul Essiembre

Paul Essiembre

Joseph Pulitzer

Frequently Asked Questions

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story was released on January 6, 2019.

The runtime of Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is 1h 28m.

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is a Thriller movie.

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

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

The main cast of Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story includes Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Joshua Bowman.

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is originally in English.