Beyond Rangoon (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, Beyond Rangoon is a thriller and drama film directed by John Boorman, running about 100 minutes. “Truth has a witness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Laura Bowman is a young widow who's unwittingly drawn into political turmoil while vacationing in Burma in the late 1980s. Bowman initially left San Francisco with her sister in an attempt to escape painful memories of her husband and son's violent deaths. But her fight to escape to Thailand could prove just as harrowing.
Who’s in it. Beyond Rangoon stars Patricia Arquette as Laura Bowman, Frances McDormand as Andy Bowman, U Aung Ko as U Aung Ko and Spalding Gray as Jeremy Watt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Beyond Rangoon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond Rangoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond Rangoon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond Rangoon (1995)?
- In US, Beyond Rangoon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond Rangoon worth watching?
- Beyond Rangoon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond Rangoon?
- Beyond Rangoon stars Patricia Arquette, Frances McDormand, U Aung Ko, Spalding Gray and Tiara Jacquelina.
- When was Beyond Rangoon released?
- Beyond Rangoon was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.