

Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey
On the night she plans on taking her own life, 17-year-old 'Lisa McVey' is kidnapped and finds herself fighting to stay alive and is raped. She manages to talk her attacker into releasing her, but when she returns home, no one believes her story except for one detective, who suspects she was abducted by a serial killer. Based on horrifying true events.
Where to watch Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey in United States
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Where is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel | Plex, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Crave | — |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is a 2018 English-language drama, tv movie and crime film directed by Jim Donovan. The cast is led by Katie Douglas, David James Elliott, Rossif Sutherland. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel.
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey was produced by Cineflix Productions and made in Canada. It was released on September 30, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jim Donovan
- Writers
- Christina Welsh
- Release date
- September 30, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- Cineflix Productions
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey cast & crew
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey was directed by Jim Donovan and written by Christina Welsh.
The cast features Katie Douglas as Lisa McVey, David James Elliott as Sgt. Larry Pinkerton, Rossif Sutherland as Bobby Joe Long, Amanda Arcuri as Lorrie, Chris Owens as Det. Wolf, and Bruno Verdoni as Morris.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sasha Moric and it was produced by Jeff Vanderwal and Charles Tremayne.
Is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey worth watching?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 689 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, tv movie, and crime, Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey

Katie Douglas
Lisa McVey

David James Elliott
Sgt. Larry Pinkerton

Rossif Sutherland
Bobby Joe Long

Amanda Arcuri
Lorrie

Chris Owens
Det. Wolf

Bruno Verdoni
Morris

Megan Fahlenbock
Betty
Leo Petrus
Portly Man

Jamie Robinson
Ed
Kim Horsman
Diane Martin

Marvin Hinz
Impatient Man
Deanna Interbartolo
Young Lisa
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey in United States?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is streaming on Hulu, Lifetime Movie Club, A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey on Hulu?
Yes — Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey in?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey rated?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 689 ratings.











