Based on real events, Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story is scheduled to premiere on Lifetime Saturday, Aug. 12 at 8/7c.

The new Lifetime movie follows to true story of Elizabeth Thomas (played by Summer Howell) who was just 15-years-old high when she caught the eye of Tad Cummins, a trusted teacher who would later kidnap her in March of 2017.

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However, the Lifetime docudrama will also be available to stream the day after its premiere with a Lifetime Movie Club subscription. Those who subscribe through Amazon Prime Video (available to all Amazon Prime members) will also get a 7-day free trial upon signup.

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New subscribers can also take advantage of Philo’s 7-day free trial and watch Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story for free before committing to anything.

What is Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story about?

Elizabeth Thomas (Summer Howell) was just a 15-year-old high schooler who wanted to make friends when she caught the eye of Tad Cummins (Michael Fishman), a trusted, beloved and married high school teacher. Making her feel safe and loved, he groomed Elizabeth for months, and ultimately coerced her to go on the run with him after another student reported seeing him kiss Elizabeth.

Elizabeth’s abduction set off a nationwide manhunt and her over month-long ordeal came to an end when the pair was discovered in northern California and Cummins was arrested. After enduring sexual abuse at the hands of Cummins, Elizabeth was left to face those in her home town who thought that she was responsible for her own kidnapping. Ultimately, Elizabeth bravely stood up in court and helped send the teacher she once trusted to prison.