Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story

Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story (2026)



10.0 2026 84 min United States of America

Director: Lee Gabiana

Cast: Nancy Travis, Mike Pniewski, Jake Allyn, Clint Carmichael, Demián Castro

Drama TV Movie
A sudden, terrifying jolt rips Connie and Larry Van Oosten from deep sleep as a masked intruder looms at the foot of their bed. Forced from their home and sealed inside a secret underground bunker, the couple faces an unrelenting nightmare that stretches on for days.

More About This Film

Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story is a Lifetime drama based on the true story of an Illinois couple whose lives are shattered when a masked gunman abducts them from their home. Connie and Larry are imprisoned in a hidden bunker while their captor attempts to take their savings, forcing the couple to rely on one another and their faith.

Directed by Lee Gabiana, the film emphasizes resilience, marriage, and spiritual endurance under extreme circumstances. Nancy Travis and Mike Pniewski lead the cast as Connie and Larry, with Jake Allyn playing Chad, the man whose connection to the couple makes the ordeal especially personal.

  • Lee Gabiana directed the film.
  • Conor Allyn and Benjamin Anderson wrote the screenplay.
  • Nancy Travis stars as Connie Van Oosten and Mike Pniewski plays Larry.
  • The film premiered on Lifetime on April 4, 2026.
  • The movie was produced by Best on Best and has a runtime of about 90 minutes.

Where to Watch

Rescued by Faith was released through Lifetime and is also available through digital television platforms in supported territories.

  • Lifetime – subscription or TV-provider streaming
  • Hulu – subscription, where Lifetime content is available
  • Fubo – subscription or live TV streaming
  • Sling TV – subscription, where Lifetime is included
  • Apple TV – purchase or rental, where offered
  • Amazon – purchase or rental, if available