Believe (I) (2000)

After being continually kicked out of boarding schools, Ben is sent to live with his stern Grandfather in a small town. While there, no one is interested in him with the exception of a girl... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Tinnell

Writers:

Richard Goudreau, Roc LaFortune,

Stars:

Ricky Mabe, Mario Boni, Justin Bradley

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ricky Mabe	...	Benjamin Stiles
Mario Boni	...	Cliff
Justin Bradley	...	Owen
Vlasta Vrana	...	Mortimer Higgins
Christopher Heyerdahl	...	Thad Stiles
Jayne Heitmeyer	...	Meredith Stiles
Chip Chuipka	...	Perkins
Elisha Cuthbert	...	Katherine Winslowe
Jan Rubes	...	Jason Stiles
Una Kay	...	Margaret
Stephanie Morgenstern	...	Mary Alice Stiles
Charles Edwin Powell	...	Courtney Hartney (as Charles Powell)
Ben Gazzara	...	Ellicott Winslowe
Matthew Smiley	...	Frank #1 (as Matt Smiley)
Patrick Thomas	...	Frank #2

Storyline

After being continually kicked out of boarding schools, Ben is sent to live with his stern Grandfather in a small town. While there, no one is interested in him with the exception of a girl named Kathrine. The two become fast friends despite the unexplained protests from Ben's grandfather and Katherine's uncle. Almost as soon as he arrives, Ben begins to see the ghost of a woman around his grandfather's house. He and Katherine want to help the ghost who holds a connection to both of their families. As they research the past, Ben and Katherine find out that sometimes all you need to do to help someone is to believe.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | horror for children | prank | grandfather grandson relationship | cemetery | 

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Taglines:

All The Quiet On Earth Can't Silence The Dead.

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Genres:

Family | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 March 2000 (Argentina)

Also Known As:

Ein Geist kommt selten allein

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lions Gate Films, Melenny Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Benjamin Stiles: God, I know I don't thank you nearly enough, but thanks for not letting my grandfather kill me... And uh, thanks for Katherine.

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Connections

References The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)

User Reviews

Good spooky fun for the whole family

When I rented "Believe", I was expecting some cheesy ghost film. I was pleasantly surprised to find a good story, decent acting, and some actual chills. Even more surprising was the fact that the film makers pulled it off without graphic violence, nudity, or vulgar language which makes "Believe" a good film for the whole family to watch.

A mysterious woman in a red coat keeps making appearances at an old spooky house. Benjamin, a young man recently expelled from school for practical jokes and sent to live with his grandfather, attempts to find out who she is and how he can help her.

The house staff all know about her, but won't talk. The cranky old grandfather vehemently denies she exists. With the help of a girl who lives next door, Ben uncovers old skeletons in the family closet and a tragedy that occurred many years before.

The film is very well done highly recommended for "family movie night". Think of it as "Goosebumps" meets "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" with just a touch more maturity.