If You Believe (1999): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1999, If You Believe is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alan Metzger, running about 87 minutes. “Susan Stone is about to discover the miracle of childhood ... her own.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bah! Humbug! Susan Stone is definitely what you'd call a modern-day scrooge. She is a young, jaded book editor who is consumed with self-doubt and has lost the passion and drive that defined her childhood persona. On the verge of losing her job and being completely on the "outs" with her family, Susan has nearly given up on happiness. Out of nowhere, a cheerful, carefree seven-year-old girl named Suzie awaits Susan back at her apartment. It turns out that little Suzie is the embodiment of Susan's inner child, she is Susan as she once was years ago. Suzie has come to help the adult Susan rediscover and recapture the love of life that she's lost.

Who’s in it. If You Believe stars Ally Walker as Susan Stone, Tom Amandes as Thom Weller, Hayden Panettiere as Young Susan Stone / Alice Stone and Meredith McGeachie as Robin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, If You Believe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If You Believe page.

If you liked it. Fans of If You Believe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.