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Believe in Me

  • 20062006
  • PGPG
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Believe in Me (2006)
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  • Drama
  • Sport
In a conservative small town, a young man's wish to coach high school basketball are tweaked by a school board decision that makes him the new coach of the girls' team.In a conservative small town, a young man's wish to coach high school basketball are tweaked by a school board decision that makes him the new coach of the girls' team.In a conservative small town, a young man's wish to coach high school basketball are tweaked by a school board decision that makes him the new coach of the girls' team.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Collector
  • Writers
    • Robert Collector(screenplay)
    • Harold Keith(book "Brief Garland")
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Donovan
    • Samantha Mathis
    • Doris Hargrave
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Collector
  • Writers
    • Robert Collector(screenplay)
    • Harold Keith(book "Brief Garland")
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Donovan
    • Samantha Mathis
    • Doris Hargrave
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

    Videos1

    Believe In Me
    Trailer 2:31
    Believe In Me

    Photos9

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    Marta Cross and Jamie Dickerson in Believe in Me (2006)
    Jeffrey Donovan in Believe in Me (2006)
    Samantha Mathis and Jeffrey Donovan in Believe in Me (2006)
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    Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan
    • Clay Driscollas Clay Driscoll
    Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    • Jean Driscollas Jean Driscoll
    Doris Hargrave
    • Miss Rogersas Miss Rogers
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Ellis Brawleyas Ellis Brawley
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Hugh Morelandas Hugh Moreland
    Michele Nordin
    Michele Nordin
    • Helen Burnsidesas Helen Burnsides
    Jamie Dickerson
    Jamie Dickerson
    • Liz Blairas Liz Blair
    Hailey Grimes
    • Susan Groveas Susan Grove
    Anne Judson-Yager
    Anne Judson-Yager
    • Ginger Selmanas Ginger Selman
    Alicia Lagano
    Alicia Lagano
    • Frances Bonneras Frances Bonner
    Heather Matarazzo
    Heather Matarazzo
    • Cindy Buttsas Cindy Butts
    Marta Cross
    Marta Cross
    • Sadie Yorkas Sadie York
    • (as Marta McGonagle)
    Kerbey Smith
    • Portia Stovallas Portia Stovall
    Jennifer Strebeck
    • Wandaas Wanda
    Chloe Russell
    Chloe Russell
    • Joyceas Joyce
    Jordan Gray
    • Art Fletcheras Art Fletcher
    Diana Taurasi
    Diana Taurasi
    • O'Keene Coachas O'Keene Coach
    Arron Shiver
    Arron Shiver
    • Johnny Priceas Johnny Price
    • Director
      • Robert Collector
    • Writers
      • Robert Collector(screenplay)
      • Harold Keith(book "Brief Garland")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many of the towns in the movie, including the town of Middleton, are made up but based on actual towns. The town of Middleton is based on the western-Oklahoma town of Sayre. The towns of Okeene, Byng, and Lawton are real, while the towns of Dellaplaine, Medfield, and Placerita are made-up.
    • Goofs
      In the shot of downtown Oklahoma City, the skyline features the Ford Center, not built until the early 2000s.

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    One of the better "based on a true story" sport movie
    This is a great family movie and a great movie for teachers to see. It especially hits home for teachers, who are of course, coaches, but also those classroom teachers who have the same relational interactions as coaches like choir teachers (me), band directors, and the like.

    The casting was excellent. I did not feel that I was watching actors, but actual people. Bruce Dern did his role so well, you really despised him. (I didn't realize he was THAT old already. I guess I'M that old already!) The girls were believable, the coach was well acted, the wife was a natural pairing for him--all very good acting. I, like you, can't stand cheesy "docudramas." You will want to watch the "making of" special features. You will have a pleasant surprise about the winning shot in the movie.

    I highly, highly, recommend this movie. I have been encouraging my colleagues and all my students to rent it.
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    • Sep 10, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Поверь в меня
    • Filming locations
      • Clovis, New Mexico, USA
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $209,654
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $81,569
      • Mar 11, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $209,654
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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