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  • 2014
  • PG
  • Excel Entertainment Group
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2014
  • PG
  • Excel Entertainment Group
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary In this fictional tale set in Manchester in the early 80’s, legendary football manager Sir Matt Busby (Brian Cox) is still restless in the twilight of his life. An act of petty crime by a working class kid, 11 year old Georgie, becomes a collision of fate as Matt tracks him down, only to discover that far from being just another young th...

Directed By: David Scheinmann

Written By: Massimiliano Durante, Carmelo Pennisi, David Scheinmann

  • 2014
  • PG
  • Excel Entertainment Group
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2014
  • PG
  • Excel Entertainment Group
  • 1 h 36 m

Believe

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary In this fictional tale set in Manchester in the early 80’s, legendary football manager Sir Matt Busby (Brian Cox) is still restless in the twilight of his life. An act of petty crime by a working class kid, 11 year old Georgie, becomes a collision of fate as Matt tracks him down, only to discover that far from being just another young th...

Directed By: David Scheinmann

Written By: Massimiliano Durante, Carmelo Pennisi, David Scheinmann

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60
Sep 9, 2014
It’s unashamedly broad, sentimental and clichéd, but Cox anchors proceedings with wit and tenderness, while Smith (who can act and shoot at the same time) adds wonder.
By Simon Kinnear FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 11, 2014
In the end, the film is so guilelessly unabashed about its hokum that it becomes sort of endearing in a way, and one can’t but admire the likes of Cox, McElhone and Toby Stephens as the boo-hiss bad guy for fully committing to the corn.
By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW
40
Sep 11, 2014
Sentimental and shallow, although just passable as a kids’ movie.
By Dave Calhoun FULL REVIEW
40
Sep 11, 2014
Cox's guardedly avuncular turn might have sustained a more rigorous endeavour, but the attempt to evoke the trauma of the Munich air disaster is rendered wholly insupportable by the trifling hooey around it.
By Mike McCahill FULL REVIEW
40
Sep 11, 2014
A well-meaning but corny football fable.
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Sep 9, 2014
Any movie is improved at least 10 percent by the presence of Scottish actor Brian Cox, even mushy sports drama Believe.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Bill and Ben Productions, Wachafilm
Release Date Sep 12, 2014
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating PG
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Tagline "If you believe, you can score with your eyes shut." - Sir Matt Busby
Website https://www.facebook.com/BelieveMovieUK
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Awards

Buster International Children's Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Zurich Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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