Abducted in Plain Sight

2017

1h 31m

Documentary

Crime

Drama

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74%

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23 Reviews

74%

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250+ Ratings

In 1974 a 12-year-old girl is abducted from a small church-going community in Idaho.

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

It unpacks too many bizarre events in a short time frame to allow for much additional analysis. And the Broberg family, confessional to a fault, are primed more for honesty than for self-inspection.

Feb 7, 2019

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Kristy Puchko

Pajiba

Abducted In Plain Sight is one of the most harrowing true-crime documentaries I've ever seen. Abducted In Plain Sight is a remarkable and unforgettable survivor story.

Jan 19, 2019

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Brett Michael Dykes

Uproxx

This saga went on for years and as strange as it sounds, nothing can prepare you for hearing the first-hand account of how this sociopath destroyed this loving family.

Dec 29, 2021

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Matt Cipolla

Film Monthly

[T]he pacing and cheap aesthetics marginalize the most crucial beats into a collage of blink-and-you-miss-it minutiae, essentially minimizing a pedophile's evil in the process.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 24, 2020

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

... it's a decently made one and it has a good way of telling its story. It has an important message in that it wants to help prevent other families from going through this.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 12, 2020

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Jeff Mitchell

Phoenix Film Festival

The fact that all five of the Brobergs are emotionally healthy enough recount the details of this unthinkable period is a blessing.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 8, 2019

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J M

This is the ultimate truth-is-stranger-than-fiction documentary; were this to be released as a fictional theatrical film, no one in their right mind would believe a single frame of it. In its short 90 minutes, we witness abductions, multiple affairs, a runaway teen, dysfunctional family drama, a Mexican marriage, and aliens from outer space named Zeta and Zethra. It's such a peculiar and outlandish story that you inevitably question the authenticity and truthfulness of those relaying events, and the actions of young Jan Broberg's parents will have you smacking your forehead in disbelief. Regardless it's a fascinating watch, and you'll have lots to talk about afterwards. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Heather A

I could not believe that the parents of their daughter allowed a man to sleep over in her room most of the week for 6 months. There is no way they didn't know their daughter was being molested. They were more concerned about their reputation and this man exposing that the parents were having an affair with this man. After he kidnapped their daughter and married her in Mexico at 12 they still dropped the charges. They still allowed this man in their family's life. On top of it their morman church supported this man. It's sicking that the parents allowed this man to be around their daughters and sleep in the girls room day in and out. They continually say they had no idea but theirs no way they didn't no he was obviously obsessed with their little girl. This is a disturbing story and the parents enabled it on top of it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/31/24

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Jeremy C

Very cool. Fresh movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/23

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Yvonne T

Good film. I like it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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shing ching w

"Yo, Abducted in Plain Sight is a crazy documentary! It's about a girl who gets kidnapped by her neighbor, and the whole story is wild. I couldn't believe some of the stuff that happened! It's definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you're into true crime and twisty tales, then you gotta check this one out, bro."

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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JL2022

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yeah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Skye Borgman

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Jan Broberg

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Emily Kincaid

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Synopsis

In 1974 a 12-year-old girl is abducted from a small church-going community in Idaho.

Director: Skye Borgman
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2018
Runtime: 1h 31m

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