The Believer
The Believer

Movie spotlight

The Believer

2021
Movie
8 min
English

A young gangster is torn between right and wrong on the day of his 18th birthday.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Daniel BrownGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this gripping thriller, a former white supremacist grapples with his past when he encounters a Black man he once brutalized. This encounter forces him to confront his deeply ingrained hatred and embark on a perilous journey of redemption. He must navigate the dangerous underworld of extremist groups and his own inner demons to truly atone for his actions.

Critical Reception

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its ambitious themes and the lead actor's performance, though some found its narrative pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of racism and redemption.

  • Jonny Beauchamp's intense performance was frequently highlighted.

  • Some critics found the film's execution fell short of its ambitious subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's thought-provoking themes and the raw, emotional performances. However, some viewers felt the plot became convoluted at times.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a true story of a man seeking to atone for his past as a neo-Nazi.

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