Cal (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Cal is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Pat O'Connor, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA, falls in love with Marcella, a Catholic woman whose husband, a Protestant policeman, was killed one year earlier by the IRA.
Who’s in it. Cal stars John Lynch as Cal, Helen Mirren as Marcella, Donal McCann as Shamie and Ray McAnally as Cyril Dunlop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cal (1984)?
- In US, Cal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cal worth watching?
- Cal holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cal?
- Cal stars John Lynch, Helen Mirren, Donal McCann, Ray McAnally and John Kavanagh.
- When was Cal released?
- Cal was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.