Callan (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Series · ★ 7

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Released in 1967, Callan is an action & adventure and drama series.

What it’s about. Callan is the title of a British television series set in the murky world of espionage. Originally produced by ABC Weekend Television and later Thames Television, it was aired on the ITV network over four seasons spread out between 1967 and 1972. The series starred Edward Woodward as David Callan, a reluctant professional killer for a shadowy branch of the British Government's intelligence services known as 'the Section'.

Who’s in it. Callan stars Edward Woodward as David Callan, Russell Hunter as Lonely, Patrick Mower as Cross and Anthony Valentine as Mears, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Callan has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Callan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Callan tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Callan (1967)?
In US, Callan is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Callan worth watching?
Callan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Callan?
Callan stars Edward Woodward, Russell Hunter, Patrick Mower, Anthony Valentine and William Squire.
When was Callan released?
Callan was released in 1967.