True Believer
Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet. With Roger's idealistic prodding, Eddie reluctantly takes on a case of a young Korean man who, according to his mother, has been in jail for eight years for a murder he didn't commit.
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Frequently asked questions about True Believer
Where can I watch True Believer in the United States?
True Believer is available to stream on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch True Believer for free?
True Believer streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for True Believer?
True Believer scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in True Believer?
True Believer stars James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Colin, Yuji Okumoto, and Kurtwood Smith. Joseph Ruben is the director.
How long is True Believer?
True Believer runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
When did True Believer come out?
True Believer was released on February 17, 1989.
Which studio made True Believer?
True Believer was produced by Columbia Pictures in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.