The Unbelievers
Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss take their case for science, reason, and secularism from one public forum to another.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- thoughtful
- hopeful
- educational viewing
- discussion group viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the documentary earnest but superficial, with weak filmmaking and an overly reverential treatment of its subjects.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dawkins and Krauss repeatedly argue for science and reason against antiquated religious and politically motivated approaches.
The film follows Dawkins and Krauss across the globe as they speak publicly and engage with supporters and interview subjects.
Its central subjects and keywords explicitly place the film within contemporary atheist and secular advocacy.
Interviews with Woody Allen, Cameron Diaz, Ricky Gervais, and other supporters supplement the scientists' arguments.
Films like The Unbelievers, and why
The God Who Wasn't There
science documentary centered on public argument, skepticism, and secular criticism of religion
Religulous
documentary exploration of atheism, religious belief, and rationalist debate
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
interview-driven documentary advocating scientific skepticism and critical thinking
Movie Details
- Director
- Gus Holwerda
- Release Date
- 2013-12-13
- Runtime
- 77 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (144)
Cast
- Richard Dawkins
- Lawrence Krauss
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- Woody Allen
- Cameron Diaz
- Ricky Gervais
- Stephen Hawking
- Penn Jillette
- Suzy Eddie Izzard
- Werner Herzog
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Unbelievers about?
- Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss take their case for science, reason, and secularism from one public forum to another.
- What is The Unbelievers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Unbelievers as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Unbelievers violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Unbelievers.
- What did critics think of The Unbelievers?
- Critics broadly found the documentary earnest but superficial, with weak filmmaking and an overly reverential treatment of its subjects.
- Which films are like The Unbelievers?
- Films with a similar feel include The God Who Wasn't There, Religulous, and Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.
- How long is The Unbelievers?
- The Unbelievers runs 77 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Unbelievers?
- In United States, The Unbelievers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
