The Believers
1987, English. Directed by John Schlesinger.
Nothing can stop them, no one can help you. They know who you are.
Mourning the accidental death of his wife and having just moved to New York with his young son, laconic police psychologist Cal Jamison is reluctantly drawn into a series of grisly, ritualistic murders involving the immolation of two youths.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Believers
The Believers is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- John SchlesingerDirector
- Martin SheenCal Jamison
- Helen ShaverJessica Halliday
- Harley CrossChris Jamison
- Robert LoggiaLt. Sean McTaggert
- Elizabeth WilsonKate Maslow
- Harris YulinRobert Calder
- Lee RichardsonDennis Maslow
- Richard MasurMarty Wertheimer
- Carla PinzaCarmen Ruiz
- Jimmy SmitsTom Lopez
- Raúl DávilaOscar Sezine
- Malick BowensPalo
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1987
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada
- Written by
- Mark Frost
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $19M
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What The Believers is based on
The Believers is adapted from a novel.
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The Believers: quick answers
Is The Believers worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 196 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Believers?
The Believers runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Believers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Believers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Believers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Believers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Believers on?
The Believers is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Believers?
If you liked The Believers, try The Children, Night of the Hunted, Doctor X.
Who directed The Believers?
The Believers (1987) was directed by John Schlesinger and stars Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, Harley Cross.
What is The Believers based on?
The Believers is adapted from a novel.