True Believer
1989, English. Directed by Joseph Ruben.
Someone got away with murder...until now.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch True Believer
True Believer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph RubenDirector
- James WoodsEddie Dodd
- Robert Downey Jr.Roger Baron
- Margaret ColinKitty Greer
- Yuji OkumotoShu Kai Kim
- Kurtwood SmithRobert Reynard
- Tom BowerCecil Skell
- Luis GuzmánOrtega
- Graham BeckelSklaroff
- Sully DiazMaraquilla Esparza
- Woody HarrelsonMan in Dodd's office
- Miguel FernandesArt Esparza
- Charles HallahanVincent Dennehy
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wesley Strick
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True Believer: quick answers
Is True Believer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is True Believer?
True Believer runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does True Believer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for True Believer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
True Believer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
True Believer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is True Believer on?
True Believer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like True Believer?
If you liked True Believer, try Winged Creatures, Siberian Education, Belly.
Who directed True Believer?
True Believer (1989) was directed by Joseph Ruben and stars James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Colin.