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  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Headline Features
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Headline Features
  • 1 h 33 m

Summary There is no one who could say no to college senior Sam (Alex Russell). But when a surprise tuition bill leaves him thousands of dollars in the hole, Sam is forced to think outside the box. Convincing his three roommates they can make a killing exploiting the gullible church crowd, the guys start a sham charity and begin campaigning acros...

Directed By: Will Bakke

Written By: Michael B. Allen, Will Bakke

  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Headline Features
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Headline Features
  • 1 h 33 m

Believe Me

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
48
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 9 User Ratings
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Summary There is no one who could say no to college senior Sam (Alex Russell). But when a surprise tuition bill leaves him thousands of dollars in the hole, Sam is forced to think outside the box. Convincing his three roommates they can make a killing exploiting the gullible church crowd, the guys start a sham charity and begin campaigning acros...

Directed By: Will Bakke

Written By: Michael B. Allen, Will Bakke

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
48
17% Positive
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67% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
48
17% Positive
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67% Mixed
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17% Negative
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80
Sep 25, 2014
The film’s congeniality, however, in no way dulls its humor or the sharpness of its observations.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 27, 2014
Neither an inspirational faith-based film nor an attack on Christian dogma, Will Bakke’s comedy/drama Believe Me plays like a religious variation of "Risky Business" minus the sex.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 24, 2014
Will Bakke’s Believe Me is a textbook lesson in how glossy cinematography and an appealing cast can compensate for an undercooked script.
By Chris Klimek FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 23, 2014
The movie loses its zip as it becomes more dramatic.
By Danny King FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 23, 2014
If it’s not convincing as either a find-one’s-faith parable or clever spoof of pop Christianity, at least it’s relevant.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
20
Sep 24, 2014
What is most egregious, and seems completely lost on the filmmakers, is that the film is the very thing it attempts to expose: a pandering cash-in on faith-based films disguising itself as an honest examination of belief. And that, true believers, is unforgivable.
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Production Company Riot Studios
Release Date Sep 26, 2014
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline It's only a sin if you get caught.
Website http://www.believemefilm.com/
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Awards

Casting Society of America, USA
• 1 Nomination

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