Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey
2018, English. Directed by Jim Donovan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jim DonovanDirector
- Katie DouglasLisa McVey
- David James ElliottSgt. Larry Pinkerton
- Rossif SutherlandBobby Joe Long
- Amanda ArcuriLorrie
- Chris OwensDet. Wolf
- Bruno VerdoniMorris
- Megan FahlenbockBetty
- Leo PetrusPortly Man
- Jamie RobinsonEd
- Kim HorsmanDiane Martin
- Marvin HinzImpatient Man
- Deanna InterbartoloYoung Lisa
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2018
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Christina Welsh
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What Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is based on
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is based on a true story.
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Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey: quick answers
Is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 725 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey on?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu, and Philo in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey?
If you liked Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey, try Cleveland Abduction, The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story, I Am Elizabeth Smart.
Who directed Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey (2018) was directed by Jim Donovan and stars Katie Douglas, David James Elliott, Rossif Sutherland.
What is Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey based on?
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is based on a true story.