The Believer (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Believer is a 2002 drama directed by Henry Bean, starring Ryan Gosling and Summer Phoenix. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide on a $1.5 million budget. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2002. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Henry Bean
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fireworks Pictures
- Budget
- $1.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Believer About?
The premise of The Believer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic and dangerous American skinhead leads a group fighting against what they believe is Jewish control. However, he privately grapples with his own identity and is ultimately forced to confront a shocking truth about his family's past. This journey challenges his deeply held beliefs and exposes the painful repercussions of prejudice and hatred.
The Believer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- skinhead
- jew
- jewish nazi
- nazism
- racism
- torah
- anti semitism
- synagogue
- temple
- teacher
- tattoo
- suicide
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- lawyer
- sniper
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- slur
- jewish slur
- female full frontal nudity
- 1960s
- tragedy drama
- new york times
- judaism
- self loathing
- new york city
- reporter
- vomiting
- mezuzah
- midrash
- jacobs ladder
- capitalism
- yiddish
- shooting
- reference to adolf hitler
- reference to noam chomsky
- stepping on someone's foot
- punched in the face
- statue of liberty new york city
- queens new york city
- yom kippur
- yarmulke
- writing in fire
- word of god
- weightlifting
- war game
- wanderer
- waiter
- violence
- victim
- vandalism
- underwear
The Believer Cast
Ryan Gosling leads the cast, with Summer Phoenix. Directed by Henry Bean.
- Director Henry Bean
More from Henry Bean
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The Believer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Believer 75 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.3
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The Believer Plot Summary
What happens in The Believer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Lisa, due to a tragic electrical accident, psychologist Dr. Cal Jamison (Ryan Gosling) decides to move from the familiar surroundings of Minneapolis to the bustling metropolis of New York City. Accompanied by his young son Chris, he seeks to start anew as a police psychologist for the NYPD. However, his arrival coincides with a series of brutal and ritualistic child murders that leave law enforcement at a loss. The discovery of the first victim in an abandoned movie theater prompts a distressing 911 call from Officer Tom Lopez, who believes that these gruesome acts are tied to a Hispanic cult engaged in dark, ritualistic practices known as brujería.
Full summary
The whole story of The Believer, scene by scene
The Believer Box Office & Budget
The Believer grossed $1.3 million worldwide on a $1.5 million budget, 87% of what it cost. $416,925 came from the US and Canada and $892,391 (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
87% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $416.9K
- International
- $892.4K
- Budget
- $1.5M
The Believer Awards & Nominations
The Believer earned 4 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2002.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2002 4 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Ryan Gosling
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Summer Phoenix
The Believer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Believer.
How Well Do You Know The Believer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character in 'The Believer'?
Cars in The Believer
11 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1987 Acura Legend Coupe.
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1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1987 Acura Legend Coupe Minor role -
Triumph unknown Minor role -
1990 Chevrolet Blazer Background role
The Believer Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “El creyente” and “Віруючий”.
- Also known as
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- El creyente
- Віруючий
- ザ・ビリーヴァー
- Uusnatsi
- Inside a Skinhead
- Tolerância Zero
- Danny Balint
- The Believer (El creyente)
- Фанатик
- A hitetlen
- המאמין
- 빌리버
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- Svatý boj
- İnançlı
- Fanatyk
- Svätý boj
- 信徒
- O πιστός
- Vernik, ფანატიკოსი
- Fanatikas
- 狂熱份子
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The Believer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Believer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Believer?
The Believer runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Believer released?
The Believer was released on May 17, 2002.
Who directed The Believer?
The Believer was directed by Henry Bean.
More films by Henry Bean Who is in the cast of The Believer?
The Believer stars Ryan Gosling and Summer Phoenix.
How much did The Believer make at the box office?
The Believer grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($416,925 domestic, $892,391 international) on a budget of $1.5 million.
How is The Believer rated?
The Believer has 75 on Metacritic.
Was The Believer nominated for any awards?
The Believer received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Believer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Believer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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