Ariel Castro Documentary on Netflix: Watch Cleveland Abductions’ Brutal True Crime Story

Published 11/05/2025, 7:49 AM EST

Netflix boasts a platform overflowing with every genre imaginable, heart-pounding thrillers, bone-chilling horrors, laugh-out-loud comedies, and gripping tales of crime that keep audiences hooked. Yet, none seem to hold viewers quite like true crime. There is a certain eerie fascination in peeling back the layers of real-life evil, tracing every step that led to unimaginable horrors. It is a genre that invites both fear and curiosity. And Netflix knows how to dives deep with this horrifying genre.

Step inside the walls of unimaginable horror as Netflix exposes the chilling true story of the Cleveland Abductions in its gripping Ariel Castro Documentary.

Netflix revisits the nightmare: The Ariel Castro crimes that terrified a nation

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Season 1, Episode 2 of Inside the Criminal Mind delves deep into the twisted psychology of some of the most monstrous kidnappers in modern history. From Ariel Castro, who held three women captive for a decade, to Phillip Garrido, who imprisoned Jaycee Dugard for 18 unimaginable years, the episode exposes the terrifying lengths of human cruelty. Through chilling insights from psychologists and profilers, it seeks to unravel what drives such evil. This gripping documentary is available to stream on Netflix.

The haunting episode of Inside the Criminal Mind is also available on Apple TV+, offering viewers a seven-day free trial before the monthly plan begins. It examines the disturbing psychology of notorious kidnappers, whose crimes left the world in shock. For those who cannot look away from the chilling realities of captivity and survival, another powerful portrayal of the same case unfolds in a different film, Cleveland Abduction, a harrowing account that brings the nightmare frighteningly close.

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Experience the haunting true story of Ariel Castro’s victims in Cleveland Abduction (2015), a chilling retelling now just one click away.

Where to watch Cleveland Abduction full movie? Stream Ariel Castro’s notorious tale here

Viewers eager to experience the harrowing true story of Cleveland Abduction can purchase the film across multiple platforms. It is available to buy in HD on Amazon Video and Apple TV for $12.99, as well as on Fandango At Home for $13.99. The movie can be watched in English, with additional language options on Apple TV. While there are no free streaming options at the moment, Apple TV+ invites viewers to explore similar true crime titles during its seven-day free trial.

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The film follows Michelle Knight’s harrowing journey of survival after being abducted by Ariel Castro, enduring 11 years of unimaginable cruelty alongside Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. Taryn Manning delivers a powerful portrayal of resilience against pure evil, reminding viewers that hope can outlast horror. While Inside the Criminal Mind (2018) remains a standout in Netflix’s true crime vault, Cleveland Abduction finds its haunting home elsewhere, offering viewers a gripping portrayal of survival, faith, and strength that lingers long after the credits roll.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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