The Believer

2001·Movie
1h 38min·R
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic1007.1Rotten Tomatoes82%82%

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The Believer fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Society, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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

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?

fuboTVPeacockThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomePeacock Premium+

The Believer is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ 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?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 100). 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.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Believer?

Critics91
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Believer higher (91) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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.

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.

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