If You Believe
“Susan Stone is about to discover the miracle of childhood ... her own.”
Synopsis
Bah! Humbug! Susan Stone is definitely what you'd call a modern-day scrooge. She is a young, jaded book editor who is consumed with self-doubt and has lost the passion and drive that defined her childhood persona. On the verge of losing her job and being completely on the "outs" with her family, Susan has nearly given up on happiness. Out of nowhere, a cheerful, carefree seven-year-old girl named Suzie awaits Susan back at her apartment. It turns out that little Suzie is the embodiment of Susan's inner child, she is Susan as she once was years ago. Suzie has come to help the adult Susan rediscover and recapture the love of life that she's lost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Metzger
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Romanus, Anthea Sylbert
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- If You Believe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Spring Creek Pictures, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Metzger
Richard Romanus, Anthea Sylbert
Stanley Clarke
Karl Herrmann
Paul Dixon
Anthea Sylbert, Paula Weinstein, Richard Romanus
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Metzger
Director
Alicia Keywan
Production Design
Anne Dixon
Costume Design
Paul Dixon
Editor
Karl Herrmann
Director of Photography
Richard Romanus
Writer
Anthea Sylbert
Writer
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About If You Believe
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What is If You Believe about?
Bah! Humbug! Susan Stone is definitely what you'd call a modern-day scrooge. She is a young, jaded book editor who is consumed with self-doubt and has lost the passion and drive that defined her childhood persona. On the verge of losing her job and being completely on the "outs" with her family, Susan has nearly given up on happiness. Out of nowhere, a cheerful, carefree seven-year-old girl named Suzie awaits Susan back at her apartment. It turns out that little Suzie is the embodiment of Susan's inner child, she is Susan as she once was years ago. Suzie has come to help the adult Susan rediscover and recapture the love of life that she's lost.
Who directed If You Believe?
If You Believe was directed by Alan Metzger.
Who stars in If You Believe?
The principal cast of If You Believe includes Ally Walker, Tom Amandes, Hayden Panettiere, Meredith McGeachie, Andrew Tarbet.
When was If You Believe released and how long is it?
If You Believe was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for If You Believe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for If You Believe was composed by Stanley Clarke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for If You Believe?
If You Believe holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).