Beyond the Walls (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Beyond the Walls is a drama and romance film directed by David Lambert, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a double-bass player originally from Albania. It's love at first sight. Confronted by Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir's misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn't return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and the two lovers embark on an heart-breaking relationship.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Walls stars Matila Malliarakis as Paulo, Guillaume Gouix as Ilir, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin as Anka and David Salles as Grégoire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Beyond the Walls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Walls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Walls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Walls (2012)?
- In US, Beyond the Walls is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Walls worth watching?
- Beyond the Walls holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Walls?
- Beyond the Walls stars Matila Malliarakis, Guillaume Gouix, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, David Salles and Marcos Adamantiadis.
- When was Beyond the Walls released?
- Beyond the Walls was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.