The Believers (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Believers is a 1987 drama thriller directed by John Schlesinger, starring Martin Sheen, Robert Loggia and Richard Masur. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $18.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Believers About?
The premise of The Believers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of unconventional individuals, including a brilliant scientist and a young, gifted teenager, dedicate themselves to unlocking the potential of cold fusion. Facing resistance from the established scientific community, they push the boundaries of research, encountering unexpected challenges and uncovering disturbing secrets that put their lives in danger. The pursuit of this groundbreaking discovery tests their resolve and exposes a web of hidden agendas.
The Believers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child sacrifice
- satanic cult
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- animal sacrifice
- watching someone die
- spoiled brat
- stabbing oneself
- dead son
- death by drug overdose
- shooting oneself in the mouth
- attempted suicide
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- bloody body of a child
- pregnancy
- spanking
- spanked child
- ritual
- dead lamb
- dead rabbit
- drugged drink
- killing a chicken
- dead chicken
- killing an animal
- dead bird
- park
- dead cat
- dead animal
- snake
- child murder investigation
- suicide
- subway
- commission
- necklace of bones
- bicycle
- dancing
- face paint
- chalice
- ritual sacrifice
- toaster
- baton
- murder
- priest
- sacrifice
- drummer
- drumming
- skyscraper
- traffic
- yellow taxi
- occult
- construction worker
The Believers Cast
Martin Sheen leads the cast, with Robert Loggia and Richard Masur. Directed by John Schlesinger; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Schlesinger
Also Starring in The Believers
· 6 moreMore from John Schlesinger
More films directed by John Schlesinger, best-rated first: Cold Comfort Farm, Midnight Cowboy, The Falcon and the Snowman and Marathon Man.
The Believers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Believers 40 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 7.5
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The Believers Plot Summary
What happens in The Believers 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
After the tragic accident that claims the life of his wife, Lisa, psychologist Cal Jamison relocates, seeking a fresh start for himself and his young son, Chris. They move from the familiar streets of Minneapolis to the bustling metropolis of New York City, where Cal embarks on a new role as a police psychologist for the NYPD. However, as fate would have it, he steps into a whirlwind of horror as the city grapples with a spree of horrific and ritualistic child murders. The first victim, a young boy, is discovered lifeless in an abandoned movie theater, sending shockwaves through the community.
Full summary
The whole story of The Believers, scene by scene
The Believers Box Office
The Believers grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.8M
- US & Canada
- $18.8M
The Believers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Believers.
How Well Do You Know The Believers?
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
What event prompts Cal Jamison to move to New York City?
Cars in The Believers
43 cars on screen, including the 1985 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1984 Subaru GL.
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1985 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1984 Subaru GL Important role -
1986 Volvo 760 Important role -
1950 Buick Special De Luxe Minor role
The Believers Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Adoradores do Diabo” and “La secta”.
- Also known as
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- Adoradores do Diabo
- La secta
- Den 7. magt
- Los creyentes
- Pahan riivaamat
- A hívők
- I credenti del male
- The Believers - I credenti del male
- Das Ritual
- Les envoûtés
- Віра
- Wyznawcy zła
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- Верующие
- Fekete mágia
- 빌리버스
- 纽约大怪谈
- Temné síly
- De sju makterna
- Tarikat
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Movies Like The Believers
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Exorcist: Believer, Deliver Us and Breeder.
The Believers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Believers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Believers?
The Believers runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Believers released?
The Believers was released on June 10, 1987.
Who directed The Believers?
The Believers was directed by John Schlesinger.
More films by John Schlesinger Who is in the cast of The Believers?
The Believers stars Martin Sheen, Robert Loggia and Richard Masur, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Believers make at the box office?
The Believers grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
How is The Believers rated?
The Believers has 40 on Metacritic.
Does The Believers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Believers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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