The Believers (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, The Believers is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 114 minutes. “Nothing can stop them, no one can help you. They know who you are.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Believers stars Martin Sheen as Cal Jamison, Helen Shaver as Jessica Halliday, Harley Cross as Chris Jamison and Robert Loggia as Lt. Sean McTaggert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Believers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Believers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Believers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Believers (1987)?
- In US, The Believers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Believers worth watching?
- The Believers holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Believers?
- The Believers stars Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, Harley Cross, Robert Loggia and Elizabeth Wilson.
- When was The Believers released?
- The Believers was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.