Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)
Kernel Score: 85% · 857 ratings
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2015-01-25
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
GOING CLEAR intimately 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 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Going Clear is a documentary examining alleged psychological and emotional abuse within the Church of Scientology.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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)
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief FAQ
Is Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief good?
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 857 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
In the US you can stream Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Fawesome, Pluto TV and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Going Clear is a documentary examining alleged psychological and emotional abuse within the Church of Scientology.
What movies are like Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
If you liked Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, try Diego Maradona, Miss Americana, Deliver Us from Evil and The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley.