Believeland (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Believeland is a documentary film directed by Andrew Billman, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. The Drive. The Fumble. The Shot. The Decision. José Mesa. And so it goes for Cleveland sports fans. BELIEVELAND attempts to explain the masochistic devotion many Browns, Indians, and Cavs fans have when it comes to cheering for teams that continue to break our hearts. Including interviews with ghosts of sports heroes past, current Cleveland personalities, and many of the very fanatics that keep taking their licks, BELIEVELAND is like group therapy where the patients are the ones asking “why, Why, WHY!” Only true Clevelanders can understand our love for our city, our loyalty to our teams, and the mentality that hungers for more even though it’s been 50 years since our last championship. And that’s because one day–one day–we’ll be able to say, “I told you so” to everyone who refuses to believe.

Who’s in it. Believeland stars LeBron James as Self, Jim Brown, Sandy Alomar Jr. and John Elway, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Believeland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Believeland page.

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