An Inspector Calls (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1954, An Inspector Calls is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 80 minutes. “Is he real... or the creature of conscience?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An upper-crust family dinner is interrupted by a police inspector who brings news that a girl known to everyone present has died in suspicious circumstances. It seems that any or all of them could have had a hand in her death. But who is the mysterious Inspector and what can he want of them?
Who’s in it. An Inspector Calls stars Alastair Sim as Inspector Poole, Olga Lindo as Mrs. Sybil Birling, Arthur Young as Mr. Arthur Birling and Brian Worth as Gerald Croft, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, An Inspector Calls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Inspector Calls page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Inspector Calls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Inspector Calls (1954)?
- In US, An Inspector Calls is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Inspector Calls worth watching?
- An Inspector Calls holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Inspector Calls?
- An Inspector Calls stars Alastair Sim, Olga Lindo, Arthur Young, Brian Worth and Eileen Moore.
- When was An Inspector Calls released?
- An Inspector Calls was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.