What should I watch after Believer?

Try The Social Dilemma, This Is It, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief—each shares DNA with Believer while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Believer?

Believer (2017) is best described as Documentary. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Believer worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this documentary lane.

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Why people love it

Believer works as a documentary movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 42m · ★ 6.7

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1.The Social Dilemma (2020)
★ 7.4 · Documentary · Drama · 1h 34m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, The Social Dilemma (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.This Is It (2009)
★ 7.2 · Music · Documentary · 1h 51m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, This Is It (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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3.Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)
★ 7.6 · Documentary · 2h
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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4.Stop Making Sense (1984)
★ 8.3 · Documentary · Music · 1h 28m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, Stop Making Sense (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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5.Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)
★ 7.3 · Music · Documentary · Family · 1h 24m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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6.When You're Strange (2010)
★ 7.3 · Documentary · Music · 1h 26m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, When You're Strange (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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7.Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)
★ 8.1 · Music · Documentary · 1h 2m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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8.Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
★ 7.0 · Documentary · Music · 1h 32m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, Justin Bieber's Believe (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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9.Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011)
★ 8.1 · Music · Documentary · 2h
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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10.Gimme Shelter (1970)
★ 7.3 · Documentary · Music · 1h 32m
Why you'll love it
If Believer clicked for you, Gimme Shelter (1970) is a strong next stop: both trade in documentary, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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FAQ

What should I watch after Believer?: Try The Social Dilemma, This Is It, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief—each shares DNA with Believer while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Believer?: Believer (2017) is best described as Documentary. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Believer worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this documentary lane.

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1.The Social Dilemma (2020)

2.This Is It (2009)

3.Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)

4.Stop Making Sense (1984)

5.Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)

6.When You're Strange (2010)

7.Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)

8.Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

9.Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011)

10.Gimme Shelter (1970)

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