True Believer (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, True Believer is a drama and crime film directed by Joseph Ruben, running about 105 minutes. “The killing. The conviction. The cover-up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet. With Roger's idealistic prodding, Eddie reluctantly takes on a case of a young Korean man who, according to his mother, has been in jail for eight years for a murder he didn't commit.
Who’s in it. True Believer stars James Woods as Eddie Dodd, Robert Downey Jr. as Roger Baron, Margaret Colin as Kitty Greer and Yuji Okumoto as Shu Kai Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, True Believer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 True Believer page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Believer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Believer (1989)?
- In US, True Believer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is True Believer worth watching?
- True Believer holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Believer?
- True Believer stars James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Colin, Yuji Okumoto and Kurtwood Smith.
- When was True Believer released?
- True Believer was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.