Cleveland Abduction is a movie based on the real-life events of the kidnapping of three women by Ariel Castro in Cleveland, Ohio. It premiered on Lifetime in 2015 and has been available to stream online since then. The movie follows Michelle Knight (Taryn Manning), Amanda Berry (Samantha Droke), and Gina DeJesus (Raymond Cruz) as they are kidnapped and held captive by Castro (Raymond Cruz). The movie also features other characters as they work to rescue the women from Castro’s home.
The Real-Life Story
In 2002, Ariel Castro kidnapped Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus and held them captive in his home in Cleveland, Ohio. Castro was a bus driver and was well-known in the community. He held the women in his home and abused them for more than 10 years. During this time, he fathered a daughter with Berry and forced Knight to deliver the baby. The women were only able to escape in 2013 when Berry was able to alert a neighbor and the police were called.
The Lifetime Movie
The Lifetime movie, Cleveland Abduction, is based on the real-life events of the kidnapping of the three women. It stars Taryn Manning, Samantha Droke, and Raymond Cruz as Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Ariel Castro, respectively. The movie follows the women’s experience as they are held captive in Castro’s home and the efforts of the police and the community to rescue them.
Where to Watch
Cleveland Abduction is available to watch for free on several streaming services. It is available to stream on Lifetime Movies, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, and Vudu. It is also available to rent or purchase on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, and Microsoft Store.
Cast and Crew
The movie was written by John Stimpson and directed by Alex Kalymnios. The cast includes Taryn Manning as Michelle Knight, Samantha Droke as Amanda Berry, and Raymond Cruz as Ariel Castro. The movie also features Joe Morton, Pam Grier, and Devon Odessa.
Critical Response
Cleveland Abduction received mostly positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its accurate depiction of the real-life events and for the performances of the cast. It was also praised for its gritty and intense portrayal of the events. The movie holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb.
Conclusion
Cleveland Abduction is a movie based on the real-life events of the kidnapping of three women by Ariel Castro in Cleveland, Ohio. It is available to stream online for free and has received mostly positive reviews from critics. The movie stars Taryn Manning, Samantha Droke, and Raymond Cruz and follows the women’s experience as they are held captive by Castro. It is an intense and gripping movie that accurately portrays the events that happened.
