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Home › Movies › Girl in the Basement Updated March 2026

Is Girl in the Basement safe for children?

PG-13 Thriller, Crime, TV Movie Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Girl in the Basement - Parent Guide This thriller depicts a father imprisoning his teenage daughter in a basement, involving strong violence and an intense psychological scenario unsuitable for younger viewers. While the PG-13 rating permits ages 13+, the dark subject matter and abusive themes make it more appropriate for mature teens who can handle serious criminal content.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
2021
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Thriller, Crime, TV Movie
Synopsis

Sara is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away from her controlling father Don. But before she could even blow out the candles, Don imprisons her in the basement of their home.

Cast
Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Don
Stefanie Scott
Stefanie Scott
Sara
Joely Fisher
Joely Fisher
Irene
Braxton Bjerken
Braxton Bjerken
Michael
Full cast on IMDb ›
Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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