Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Directed by Alex Gibney
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.
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Top cast
Paul Haggis
Self - Interviewee
Jason Beghe
Self - Interviewee
Alex Gibney
Narrator (voice)
Lawrence Wright
Self - Interviewee
Sherry Stringfield
Sara Northrup (voice)
Katie Holmes
Self (archive footage)
Nancy Cartwright
Self (archive footage)
Kirstie Alley
Self (archive footage)
Karen Black
Self (archive footage)
Jenna Elfman
Self (archive footage)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief online?
As of September 20, 2026, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Howdy Amazon Channel, The CW, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief on Netflix?
No — Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Howdy Amazon Channel, The CW, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief online?
Yes. In United States, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief?
As of September 20, 2026, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
