Beyond the Call (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, Beyond the Call is a drama and tv movie film directed by Tony Bill, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Russell Gates (David Strahairn) is a Vietnam vet on death row for killing a policeman. His childhood sweetheart, Pam O'Brien (Sissy Spacek), is stunned to learn this and does not believe he could commit such a crime. She writes to him much to the dismay of her husband Keith and becomes obsessed with the case, exploring every avenue that may still be open to the doomed man. The trips to the prison take a toll on both her marriage and her family.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Call stars Sissy Spacek as Pam O'Brien, David Strathairn as Russel Gates, Arliss Howard as Keith O'Brien and Janet Wright as Fran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Beyond the Call has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Call page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Call tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Call (1996)?
- In US, Beyond the Call is available to stream on fuboTV and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Call worth watching?
- Beyond the Call holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Call?
- Beyond the Call stars Sissy Spacek, David Strathairn, Arliss Howard, Janet Wright and Lindsay Murrell.
- When was Beyond the Call released?
- Beyond the Call was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.