The True Believers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1988, The True Believers is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."
Who’s in it. The True Believers stars Ed Devereaux as Ben Chifley, John Bonney as Robert Menzies, Simon Chilvers as H.V. Evatt and John Derum as B.A. Santamaria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The True Believers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The True Believers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The True Believers tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The True Believers (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The True Believers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The True Believers worth watching?
- The True Believers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The True Believers?
- The True Believers stars Ed Devereaux, John Bonney, Simon Chilvers, John Derum and Graham Rouse.
- When was The True Believers released?
- The True Believers was released in 1988.