I remember Elizabeth's abduction and when she was found alive, I was shocked that she was alive. It is rare for a child who was abducted and held captive and abused for long periods of time, survived and reunite with their families, it was a miracle and so many have followed: Shawn Hornbeck, Jaycee Lee Dugard, and the three Cleveland Girls. Even though innocence was taken from them, they held on to one thing, something that was never taken from them. Hope, hope that they will one day return home. To the children that are still missing: wherever you are and if you're still alive don't lose hope, whatever monsters are saying your mamas and daddies and your brothers and sisters love you and they miss you, don't give up 🙏👪💗
The little sister Mary Catherine is the real hero for remembering a certain voice and a man that was at their house before! Claiming the name of Emmanuel.
smart girl, also Thank God for Watch Dogs and Burglar Alarms, I've got them at my house, so that if any creep comes around, He won't stand a chance with my two German Shepherd Dogs, One German Shepherd's name is Duke, I've got him from a friend of mine named Laura, She and her Family were moving away, they sold most of what they had, but No-one would want Duke, they had only two options, one is to give him away and the other is taken him to the animal shelter, That's when I stepped in and took him to my house, The other German Shepherd's Name is Bam-Bam, I've got Him from a local animal shelter, they were having their anniversary, I saw him, and I adopted him, He and Duke got along just fine, At First Duke was a little Timid of Bam-Bam, But then over the week He got used to having Him Around, They made a Great Team, They were right with me when I was doing my morning Jog, They even chased Squirrels, I remember one time, I almost had a visitor, It happened when I was sitting in the living room watching TV, until someone was sneaking up toward the house, Until I heard Duke and Bam-Bam Barking, They were raising a Ruckus, I looked out a window and saw someone running away, I quickly got the License plate number on the car, and called the police, another week later I found out that Person had been looking through other people's trash can, I was relieved for Duke and Bam-Bam, They were watching the person coming toward my trash can, until he saw them and ran off.
They totally watered down Elizabeth's story in this movie. There were no references to her repeated rapes, starvation, or how she manipulated her captors. It's important to SHOW what happened so people can understand the horrors of what girls like her endure and be motivated to prevent them in the future.
+tybrands At the time, it was probably too difficult to make Elizabeth relive all of that or witness it happening to an actress who is supposed to be her. She is much more open about it now, but I imagine the healing process was very long and painful for her.
I was so thankful that Elizabeth was still alive. Yet what she must've went through will probably be a scar in her heart forever. Alot of teen girls and children sadly are not so lucky. How traumatizing that there are people out in this world that kidnap someone else's daughter or any child for that matter. I remember reading that Kenneth Parnell who kidnapped Steven Stayner, his accomplice paid a high school student $1,000 to lure a 5 yo kid to this guy. I was so shocked. What the hell is wrong with people? Thankfully Steven got ahold of the little boy and brought him to the police for safety. As well as himself. And as we all know unfortunately Steven Stayner died a few yrs later from a motorcycle accident. God we need more heroes and less Predators/Pedophiles.
Yeah in the book it said her little brother didn't hug her right away also I think they said her grandparents had the little kids they weren't all at the police station like they showed
OMG I'm so happy that she was reunited because a lot of kids who have been kidnapped escape and never know who their parents are until they are either like already 27or something or their parents are dead.
I am Elizabeth Smart was more true to the fact of what actually happened to her. That’s why it was more emotional to me. As it was produced and narrated by Elizabeth herself. This movie was almost nothing like her actual story. It had elements of the truth but there was a lot missing and a lot they got wrong.
Emily Mancia in this they show her mom at the police station in the other movie they have her mom show up at the hospital in this one they have the the whole family at the station to when in fact they weren’t there because Ed and Louis didn’t wanna get their hopes up Elizabeth said she was later reunited with her siblings later in the day she also said that her little brother didn’t remember her and didn’t hug her right away
Chloe Wrigley the Elizabeth’s smart story seemed like it was more about her family then her when in I am Elizabeth was definitely her story both were good movies tho
@Chloe Wrigley well The Elizabeth Smart Story was released only 8 months after she was found, so we didn't know a lot about what happened to her. I am Elizabeth Smart was released 15 years after her abduction
I used to love this movie. I just saw the world premiere of I Am Elizabeth Smart on Lifetime. They don't even compare. The Elizabeth Smart Story, while a brilliant telling at the time, is a watered down at best version because it was the only film available at the time due to Elizabeth literally just being rescued. I would call it the PG version of what really happened and say it's more suitable for families with children. However, if you really want the gravitas of what REALLY happened to Elizabeth Smart, I Am Elizabeth Smart is your movie, NOT The Elizabeth Smart Story . I Am Elizabeth Smart is at least PG13, but I think it makes The Elizabeth Smart Story look like a kids movie!
Chibi Prussia I would have to agree with you, also have you heard about the three girls that were found in Ohio?, I wonder if Elizabeth would ever sit down with Amanda, Gina, and Michelle, I wonder if She'll ever talk to them about her experience, and what advice would she tell them?.
Janie Doe I've read all of their books and Michelle, Gina, and Amanda's story are absolutely heartbreaking but heroic. I know Elizabeth made a statement when they were found. I've wondered if they've have any desire to meet as well... Those girls lived through Hell and I'm glad they're here to talk about it. BtW Is this full movie anywhere on YT?
How so sad that there are men and women in this world who are willing to kidnap another man and womans child for their own sick evil purposes. They know it's wrong yet they do it. Just like that guy in OH. Who kidnapped those three different girls and held them captive for nearly a decade. Then once he got caught and taken into custody he took the COWARD's way out and hung himself. What a God forsaken loser. Just remember predators ur always being watched too. God sees all.
I do know and I am not afraid to be held to a standard that scares an atheist so much they deny their creator. The same science that proves he doesn't proves he does. So I guess it's a matter of choice. I would rather error on the side he does, than turn my back on him and find out after it's to late. Once you pass behind the veil there's no turning back. Sam my friend it's been good talking to you.
Que Buena actriz la que hace de Elizabeth, y que desolación para la verdadera chica ser víctima del secuestro y tener que aparecer toda ultrajada en la estación de policía a re-encontrarse con la familia, que la chica en la vida real tenga una vida feliz para siempre.
Wow, that made me tear up. On a side note....this was filmed in Vancouver wasn't it Cause that news van at the end looks like a CTV news van...with the C removed and an L painted on....... you can even see the black space where the C use to be.
Was so happy when I heard that she was found alive that was when I was 12 and I hated that through out high school even when I was in United States Army that the kidnappers had not gone to trial and that it took so long
Does anyone know WHERE can i watch this movie? I'm searching it for years and i still can't find it. The movie doesn't exist on any internet pages i don't know why.
in the hospital now as i type, and due to the extra internet proection here can not watch porn or movies online, but type something in here in 1-2 weeks so il be reminded and il give you a torrent link when im back home.
The only thing wrong in this movie was reunited with her in a private room. Why a very special moment was in public view for all to see. Made no sense in the movie
Why was Eliazbeth smart kidnapped for so Long but i am so glad she was found and sent back Home and i Hope her kidnapper brian david mitchell is in prison Right where he Belongs
Elizabeth Smart was a beautiful "little girl" and her story is sad but things like this happen everyday to many children but there is isn't news coverage of them probably because of race at least for one thing. No judgement, just a fact.
It's also a money thing. Elizabeth's family lives in a million dollar home. But remember the little white girl who went missing in Utah some years ago, who was later found to have been killed by a neighbor? I think her last name was Norton but I'll have to look it up. She was white but her family was poor. She didn't get any media coverage while she was missing. Someone had to raise a ruckus about the lack of coverage before the case got any.
The police gave up on Elizabeth but not her family. The police thought Richard Ricci did it. So, no matter how much money you have or not-the Smarts took the law in their own hands and got the investigation going in the right direction. After law enforcement ( have other cases) to deal with it is -much of the time- it's the family that with no matter how much money- continue to search. You have to have hope, patience and more patience and determination to continue and that does not cost a dime.
Don't ever ask me to ignore our precious heavenly father. U can choose to try and shut him out. He is everywhere whether u want to think of him or not. God created everything including ur sorry ass. Praise our heavenly father znd his sinless som Jesus Christ who died for us.
I remember Elizabeth's abduction and when she was found alive, I was shocked that she was alive. It is rare for a child who was abducted and held captive and abused for long periods of time, survived and reunite with their families, it was a miracle and so many have followed: Shawn Hornbeck, Jaycee Lee Dugard, and the three Cleveland Girls. Even though innocence was taken from them, they held on to one thing, something that was never taken from them. Hope, hope that they will one day return home.
To the children that are still missing: wherever you are and if you're still alive don't lose hope, whatever monsters are saying your mamas and daddies and your brothers and sisters love you and they miss you, don't give up 🙏👪💗
The little sister Mary Catherine is the real hero for remembering a certain voice and a man that was at their house before! Claiming the name of Emmanuel.
smart girl, also Thank God for Watch Dogs and Burglar Alarms, I've got them at my house, so that if any creep comes around, He won't stand a chance with my two German Shepherd Dogs, One German Shepherd's name is Duke, I've got him from a friend of mine named Laura, She and her Family were moving away, they sold most of what they had, but No-one would want Duke, they had only two options, one is to give him away and the other is taken him to the animal shelter, That's when I stepped in and took him to my house, The other German Shepherd's Name is Bam-Bam, I've got Him from a local animal shelter, they were having their anniversary, I saw him, and I adopted him, He and Duke got along just fine, At First Duke was a little Timid of Bam-Bam, But then over the week He got used to having Him Around, They made a Great Team, They were right with me when I was doing my morning Jog, They even chased Squirrels, I remember one time, I almost had a visitor, It happened when I was sitting in the living room watching TV, until someone was sneaking up toward the house, Until I heard Duke and Bam-Bam Barking, They were raising a Ruckus, I looked out a window and saw someone running away, I quickly got the License plate number on the car, and called the police, another week later I found out that Person had been looking through other people's trash can, I was relieved for Duke and Bam-Bam, They were watching the person coming toward my trash can, until he saw them and ran off.
Another thing I really love is the love shared amongst each other in this family. Love and respect for each other. It's a blessing.
It was so sweet how the younger sister said she knew it all along that Elizbeth was still alive when the rest of the family had given up
OMG, I remember that ending, I was just in tears when that young woman was reunited with her family.
I was in this scene. Dressed as a cop! memories. Filmed in Nova Scotia.
Matt Grant that's sweet
Cool.
Cool
They totally watered down Elizabeth's story in this movie. There were no references to her repeated rapes, starvation, or how she manipulated her captors. It's important to SHOW what happened so people can understand the horrors of what girls like her endure and be motivated to prevent them in the future.
tybrands The reason Elizabeth's story was "watered down" was because this movie was told mostly from the parents' POV.
Lizfan2 P.O.V, stands for Point Of View, I just figured it out.
***** I would have to agree with you, I think that This Girl that Protrays Her Did a really good job.
Well they probably didnt want to throw her business out on the street
+tybrands At the time, it was probably too difficult to make Elizabeth relive all of that or witness it happening to an actress who is supposed to be her. She is much more open about it now, but I imagine the healing process was very long and painful for her.
I was so thankful that Elizabeth was still alive. Yet what she must've went through will probably be a scar in her heart forever. Alot of teen girls and children sadly are not so lucky. How traumatizing that there are people out in this world that kidnap someone else's daughter or any child for that matter. I remember reading that Kenneth Parnell who kidnapped Steven Stayner, his accomplice paid a high school student $1,000 to lure a 5 yo kid to this guy. I was so shocked. What the hell is wrong with people? Thankfully Steven got ahold of the little boy and brought him to the police for safety. As well as himself. And as we all know unfortunately Steven Stayner died a few yrs later from a motorcycle accident. God we need more heroes and less Predators/Pedophiles.
This movie still makes me cry!
if you read the book thats not how they reunited with her family.
Yeah in the book it said her little brother didn't hug her right away also I think they said her grandparents had the little kids they weren't all at the police station like they showed
+Amanda Marie exactly ehat i was thinking. the glory of reading the book :)
And how IT was?
OMG I'm so happy that she was reunited because a lot of kids who have been kidnapped escape and never know who their parents are until they are either like already 27or something or their parents are dead.
this elizabeth smart story ending scene is much more touching than I am Elizabeth smart ending scene..
eneri eneri this was the fake ending in I am Elizabeth was how it really happened
I am Elizabeth smart movie was more emontal when Elizabeth renuited with her family
Really what happened in the scene in that movie
I am Elizabeth Smart was more true to the fact of what actually happened to her. That’s why it was more emotional to me. As it was produced and narrated by Elizabeth herself. This movie was almost nothing like her actual story. It had elements of the truth but there was a lot missing and a lot they got wrong.
Emily Mancia in this they show her mom at the police station in the other movie they have her mom show up at the hospital in this one they have the the whole family at the station to when in fact they weren’t there because Ed and Louis didn’t wanna get their hopes up Elizabeth said she was later reunited with her siblings later in the day she also said that her little brother didn’t remember her and didn’t hug her right away
Chloe Wrigley the Elizabeth’s smart story seemed like it was more about her family then her when in I am Elizabeth was definitely her story both were good movies tho
@Chloe Wrigley well The Elizabeth Smart Story was released only 8 months after she was found, so we didn't know a lot about what happened to her. I am Elizabeth Smart was released 15 years after her abduction
I used to love this movie. I just saw the world premiere of I Am Elizabeth Smart on Lifetime. They don't even compare. The Elizabeth Smart Story, while a brilliant telling at the time, is a watered down at best version because it was the only film available at the time due to Elizabeth literally just being rescued. I would call it the PG version of what really happened and say it's more suitable for families with children. However, if you really want the gravitas of what REALLY happened to Elizabeth Smart, I Am Elizabeth Smart is your movie, NOT The Elizabeth Smart Story . I Am Elizabeth Smart is at least PG13, but I think it makes The Elizabeth Smart Story look like a kids movie!
I'm so glad she was returned alive
Chibi Prussia I would have to agree with you, also have you heard about the three girls that were found in Ohio?, I wonder if Elizabeth would ever sit down with Amanda, Gina, and Michelle, I wonder if She'll ever talk to them about her experience, and what advice would she tell them?.
Janie Doe I never heard of them
Chibi Prussia You didn't even heard about Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus, and Michelle Knight being found Alive?.
Janie Doe No, sorry.
Janie Doe I've read all of their books and Michelle, Gina, and Amanda's story are absolutely heartbreaking but heroic. I know Elizabeth made a statement when they were found. I've wondered if they've have any desire to meet as well... Those girls lived through Hell and I'm glad they're here to talk about it. BtW Is this full movie anywhere on YT?
How so sad that there are men and women in this world who are willing to kidnap another man and womans child for their own sick evil purposes. They know it's wrong yet they do it. Just like that guy in OH. Who kidnapped those three different girls and held them captive for nearly a decade. Then once he got caught and taken into custody he took the COWARD's way out and hung himself. What a God forsaken loser. Just remember predators ur always being watched too. God sees all.
Plz dont bring god into this, do u have proof hes real?
Sam Alexander Do you have proof he doesn't?
No one knows, ok? Stop contradicting me.
I do know and I am not afraid to be held to a standard that scares an atheist so much they deny their creator. The same science that proves he doesn't proves he does. So I guess it's a matter of choice. I would rather error on the side he does, than turn my back on him and find out after it's to late. Once you pass behind the veil there's no turning back.
Sam my friend it's been good talking to you.
Chad Hinze Im neither an atheist or believer. Im just looking for some proof, so stop labeling me.
I like how Elizabeth gave them that hint that she is Elizabeth Smart
Let the tears fall where they may 😢
I'm in tears
Que Buena actriz la que hace de Elizabeth, y que desolación para la verdadera chica ser víctima del secuestro y tener que aparecer toda ultrajada en la estación de policía a re-encontrarse con la familia, que la chica en la vida real tenga una vida feliz para siempre.
Wow, that made me tear up.
On a side note....this was filmed in Vancouver wasn't it Cause that news van at the end looks like a CTV news van...with the C removed and an L painted on....... you can even see the black space where the C use to be.
I had no idea Amber Marshall played in this movie. It's my favorite lifetime movie and Heartland is my favorite animal show!
Was so happy when I heard that she was found alive that was when I was 12 and I hated that through out high school even when I was in United States Army that the kidnappers had not gone to trial and that it took so long
Her poor Sibling's I dont know how they were able to handle it.
I watched this when it first aired on CBS (in November 2003) and I guess they updated the final scroll after it aired on Lifetime
3:15?you can hear the person crying
Does anyone know WHERE can i watch this movie?
I'm searching it for years and i still can't find it. The movie doesn't exist on any internet pages i don't know why.
Its on Hulu now.
It is on you tube
@@karstensebastian7598 Do you have the link??
@@tecnicoacaoeducativa7740 no longer exist :(
Well that made me cry
Gosh I hope she can live a happy life now! And what hell Michael Anderson
This is the Best TV Movie Ever!!!!.
Is the person crying in the background?
I wish they could do this for Maddie
maddie?
and also for, Bianca Labron, Lindsey Baum, Morgan Nick, etc. etc.
Rene Gade at this point it's too late. She was only 3 when she went missing - she would have completely forgotten her parents by now.
huh did not make me cry i already knew they were gonna find her
Yeah. I understand that now.
Horrible! “Are they going to be okay”?
Can someone please upload this movie ?
Is there the full movie somewhere
Where can I find this movie plz?
+mynameisputt
i have no idea.. i'm searching it for years but i still can't find it on internet
I ordered a dvd on amazon check there
where can i watch this movie? i cant find it on youtube...
Where can I watch this? I want to see it!
It's on lifetime but idk what channel bc it depends where u live
oh ok lol I live in Canada we may have diff channels
its on tubi
😭😭😭😭
Anyone know where I can see the full movie online or free?
+Karla VanVolken
Try - Putlocker
+Meg McGuiness
did you find it?
+Filip Nikoloski No, I wish! I've searched quite a bit, too. it's out of stock on Amazon, too.
in the hospital now as i type, and due to the extra internet proection here can not watch porn or movies online, but type something in here in 1-2 weeks so il be reminded and il give you a torrent link when im back home.
Thank you!
Where can I watch the full movie or buy the movie
Lifetime is the name of the channel it's on.
its on tubi the ful movie
@MichaelAnderson - to whom was that comment directed, @cheapcape?
I can't wait to see Dave Chappelle as Charles Ramsey in the Amanda Berry movie!
The only thing wrong in this movie was reunited with her in a private room. Why a very special moment was in public view for all to see. Made no sense in the movie
Why was Eliazbeth smart kidnapped for so Long but i am so glad she was found and sent back Home and i Hope her kidnapper brian david mitchell is in prison Right where he Belongs
Elizabeth Smart was a beautiful "little girl" and her story is sad but things like this happen everyday to many children but there is isn't news coverage of them probably because of race at least for one thing. No judgement, just a fact.
It's also a money thing. Elizabeth's family lives in a million dollar home. But remember the little white girl who went missing in Utah some years ago, who was later found to have been killed by a neighbor? I think her last name was Norton but I'll have to look it up. She was white but her family was poor. She didn't get any media coverage while she was missing. Someone had to raise a ruckus about the lack of coverage before the case got any.
The police gave up on Elizabeth but not her family. The police thought Richard Ricci did it. So, no matter how much money you have or not-the Smarts took the law in their own hands and got the investigation going in the right direction. After law enforcement ( have other cases) to deal with it is -much of the time- it's the family that with no matter how much money- continue to search. You have to have hope, patience and more patience and determination to continue and that does not cost a dime.
Ann Nee is a beautiful. girl
So @ymes2, ur basically saying that if we don't believe then we r going to hell?
Good movie!
It's Amy from heartland! :)
Hahaha Ik someone would say it
Omg heartland !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amy OMG she's so cute
Don't ever ask me to ignore our precious heavenly father. U can choose to try and shut him out. He is everywhere whether u want to think of him or not. God created everything including ur sorry ass. Praise our heavenly father znd his sinless som Jesus Christ who died for us.
I'll Bet That Family got a Lot Of Money Out Of This Movie.
why do you think that
the child was strange to me
Anyone got a box of Kleenex? :')
Some people think she ran away----with them.
Her little sister saw her be taken so the notion she ran away with people she barely knew is bs to me.
Debra Zz Nobody thinks that, absolutely nobody
Anyone know where I can watch this online?
Hey Jordan my man. Do u have proof he's NOT! I don't think so. And, u poor man. Is not a matter of proof. It's a matter of FAITH!! Next question!!!