Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
2015, English. Directed by Alex Gibney.
The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is streaming on HBO Max and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alex GibneyDirector
- Paul HaggisSelf - Interviewee
- Jason BegheSelf - Interviewee
- Alex GibneyNarrator (voice)
- Lawrence WrightSelf - Interviewee
- Sherry StringfieldSara Northrup (voice)
- Katie HolmesSelf (archive footage)
- Nancy CartwrightSelf (archive footage)
- Kirstie AlleySelf (archive footage)
- Karen BlackSelf (archive footage)
- Jenna ElfmanSelf (archive footage)
- Isaac HayesSelf (archive footage)
- Kelly PrestonSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 25 January 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alex Gibney
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief: quick answers
Is Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 898 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief on?
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is streaming on HBO Max and Howdy in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
If you liked Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, try The Source Family, Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, My Scientology Movie.
Who directed Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) was directed by Alex Gibney and stars Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Alex Gibney.