---
title: "Believer"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/believer-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 518963
imdb_id: "tt7095654"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 201
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Believer (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/believer-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Believer is a 2018 South Korean action crime film directed by Lee Hae-young and released in South Korea on May 22, 2018. It is a remake of the 2012 Johnnie To film Drug War and features actor Kim Joo-hyuk's final film performance.

The film follows a drug trafficker who turns sides after a traumatic event to conspire with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel. It runs for two hours and three minutes and falls under the crime, action, and thriller genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A drug trafficker and an ambitious officer conspire to bring down a mysterious kingpin."

### Why Watch
- Features actor Kim Joo-hyuk's final film performance.
- Serves as a remake of the 2012 Johnnie To film Drug War.
- Directed by Lee Hae-young in a 2018 action crime feature.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It may not appeal to viewers who dislike crime and action genres.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for two hours and three minutes and contains crime, action, and thriller elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-thriller, #action-movie, #south-korean-cinema, #drug-cartel, #undercover-cop

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Hae-young
- **Networks / Studios**: Yong Film, Next Entertainment World, Kidari ENT

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cho Jin-woong** as *Won-ho*
- **Ryu Jun-yeol** as *Seo Young-rak*
- **Kim Joo-hyuk** as *Jin Ha-rim*
- **Cha Seung-won** as *Brian*
- **Kim Sung-ryung** as *Oh Yeon-ok*
- **Park Hae-joon** as *Park Seon-chang*
- **Nam Moon-chul** as *Department Head*
- **Seo Hyun-woo** as *Jeong-il*
- **Kang Seung-hyun** as *So-yeon*
- **Jung Jun-won** as *Deok-cheon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Believer?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It features actor Kim Joo-hyuk's final film performance and is directed by Lee Hae-young.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a duration of 2 hours and 3 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Believer is a feature film released in South Korea on May 22, 2018, rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Believer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/518963)
- [Believer (2018 South Korean film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Believer_(2018_South_Korean_film))
- [Believer (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/518963/cast)
- [Believer (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7095654/)
- [Believer (Korean Movie, 2018, 독전) @ HanCinema](https://www.hancinema.net/)

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