Beyond the Law (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Beyond the Law is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ville Mäkelä, running about 84 minutes. “The price of rape...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On her way home from an evening shift at a men's clothing store, Saara Nevanen is raped by a man whom she recognizes as her regular but eccentric customer, Antti Kaironen. The doctor and policemen question Saara in an insensitive manner,and she breaks down with guilt. When the court releases the perpetrator inlack of evidence, Saara's aggressive brother Jari talks her mild-mannered husband Sakari into a self-made revenge plot. Armed with two rifles, Jari and Sakari take matters into their own hands.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Law stars Taneli Mäkelä as Sakari Nevanen, Kari Heiskanen as Jari Jokela, Pirjo Luoma-Aho as Saara Nevanen and Antti Litja as Antti Kaironen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Beyond the Law has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Law (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Law change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beyond the Law worth watching?
- Beyond the Law holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond the Law?
- Beyond the Law stars Taneli Mäkelä, Kari Heiskanen, Pirjo Luoma-Aho, Antti Litja and Jouko Klemettilä.
- When was Beyond the Law released?
- Beyond the Law was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.