Cleveland Abduction

Cleveland Abduction

Based on a true story.

Directed by Alex Kalymnios

Produced by Woodridge Productions, Sony Pictures Television

201588 min7.2 / 10

A harrowing true-crime drama about survival and resilience in the face of prolonged captivity and psychological torment.

A single mother becomes Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim, and finds herself trapped in his home with two other women for 11 years.

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  • Is Cleveland Abduction sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Cleveland Abduction scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Cleveland Abduction easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Cleveland Abduction violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Cleveland Abduction end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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77/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity67

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Love75

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