Beyond the Law (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1968, Beyond the Law is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Norman Mailer, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Takes place over the course of one feverish night in a Manhattan police precinct and neighboring bar.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Law stars Rip Torn as Popcorn, Norman Mailer as Lt. Francis Xavier Pope, George Plimpton as Mayor and Mickey Knox as Mickey Berk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Beyond the Law has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Law tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Law (1968)?
- In US, Beyond the Law is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Law worth watching?
- Beyond the Law holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Law?
- Beyond the Law stars Rip Torn, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Mickey Knox and Buzz Farber.
- When was Beyond the Law released?
- Beyond the Law was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.