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Believer

2018·Movie
2h 3min
IMDb6.6Metacritic586.2Rotten Tomatoes83%69%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

To catch a devil, trust a sinner.

After a traumatic event, a drug trafficker turns sides and conspires with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel.
Gritty Crime ThrillerUndercover InvestigationDrug CartelMoral AmbiguityTense and ViolentStylish CinematographyTwists and TurnsKorean Noir

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Hae-young, Cho Yong-jin
Written by:
Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi, Jeong Seo-kyeong
Produced by:
Jay Lee, Syd Lim, Kim Woo-taek
Composed by:
Dalpalan, Ahn Bock-nam, Kim Young-ho

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Where can I stream Believer legally?

NetflixPrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaHi-YAH

Believer is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Believer worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Believer rated?

ViolenceDrug use

Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is Believer?

2 h 3 min

Believer runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Believer?

Critics71
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Believer much the same way.

What language is Believer in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Believer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Believer in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.