Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief(2015)
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief Synopsis
The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, released on January 25, 2015 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 885 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Writers:
- Alex Gibney, Lawrence Wright
- Producers:
- Lawrence Wright, Alex Gibney, Kristen Vaurio
- Cinematographer:
- Sam Painter
- Composer:
- Will Bates
- Production:
- Sky Atlantic, Jigsaw Productions, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief before you stream it.
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Haggis
as Self - Interviewee
Jason Beghe
as Self - Interviewee
Alex Gibney
as Narrator (voice)
Lawrence Wright
as Self - Interviewee
Sherry Stringfield
as Sara Northrup (voice)
Katie Holmes
as Self (archive footage)
Nancy Cartwright
as Self (archive footage)
Kirstie Alley
as Self (archive footage)
Karen Black
as Self (archive footage)
Jenna Elfman
as Self (archive footage)
Isaac Hayes
as Self (archive footage)
Kelly Preston
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Alex Gibney, written by Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright, produced by Lawrence Wright, Alex Gibney and Kristen Vaurio.
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 885 ratings.
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief online?
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
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The main cast of Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) includes Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Alex Gibney, Lawrence Wright and Sherry Stringfield. The film was directed by Alex Gibney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief released?
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief was released on January 25, 2015 and runs for 2h.
Is Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief worth watching?
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 885 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
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