The Believer (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2001, The Believer is a drama film directed by Henry Bean, running about 98 minutes. “He's a jew. He’s a Neo-Nazi. With one true enemy… Himself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Believer stars Summer Phoenix as Carla Moebius, Theresa Russell as Lina Moebius, Ryan Gosling as Danny Balint and Billy Zane as Curtis Zampf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Believer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Believer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Believer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Believer (2001)?
- In US, The Believer is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Believer worth watching?
- The Believer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Believer?
- The Believer stars Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell, Ryan Gosling, Billy Zane and A.D. Miles.
- When was The Believer released?
- The Believer was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.