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The Believer

2001·Movie
1h 38min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic757.0Rotten Tomatoes81%82%
IMDb7.1Metacritic757.0Rotten Tomatoes81%82%

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The Believer fingerprint

A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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About

He's a jew. He’s a Neo-Nazi. With one true enemy… Himself!

A hardcore US racist skinhead who, because of his intelligence, leads a gang dedicated to fighting the enemy: the supposed American-Jewish conspiracy for domination. However, he's hiding a secret: he's Jewish-born, a brilliant scholar whose questioning of the tenets of his faith has left him angry and confused, turning against those who he thinks have a tragic history of their own making.
Neo-Nazi SubcultureJewish Identity CrisisPsychological ExplorationViolent Crime DramaSocial CommentaryIntense & DisturbingControversial ThemesMorally ComplexProvocative Film

Crew

Directed by:
Henry Bean, Roger M. Bobb, Michael T. Meador
Written by:
Henry Bean, Henry Bean, Mark Jacobson
Produced by:
Adam Haight, Adrienne Stern, Christopher Roberts
Composed by:
Brian Vancho, Joel Diamond, Damian Canelos

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Believer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Believer legally?

fuboTVThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexFawesome

The Believer is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Believer worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Believer rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Believer?

1 h 38 min

The Believer runs 1 h 38 min.

Will The Believer make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly dark humor and satire.

Is The Believer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch The Believer?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention. The plot is layered, and it's easy to lose the thread.

Is The Believer good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will The Believer scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Barely. The scares are mild. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching The Believer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Believer?

Critics78
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see The Believer much the same way.

Was The Believer a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.

What language is The Believer in?

EnglishHungarianHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hungarian, Hebrew. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Believer?

15ATAUCHDEDKESGBGGHKIEITNZPLTW+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Believer in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Believer use?

Very Loosely Based on a True StoryInternalized CategorismThose Wacky NazisFlock of WolvesDriven to SuicideDeus ex MachinaYou Are What You HateMs. FanserviceGod Is EvilThe Nothing After DeathConverting for LoveIf You Taunt Him, You Will Be Just Like Him!and 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Believer, including Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Internalized Categorism, Those Wacky Nazis.