Beyond Rangoon
“Truth has a witness”
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.
Where to watch Beyond Rangoon in United States
Can I watch Beyond Rangoon in United States? Beyond Rangoon isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Beyond Rangoon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Beyond Rangoon
Beyond Rangoon is a 1995 English-language history, thriller and drama film directed by John Boorman. The cast is led by Patricia Arquette, U Aung Ko, Frances McDormand. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Beyond Rangoon was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Pleskow/Spikings Productions and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on August 25, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Boorman
- Writers
- Alex Lasker, Bill Rubenstein
- Release date
- August 25, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Pleskow/Spikings Productions
Beyond Rangoon cast & crew
Beyond Rangoon was directed by John Boorman and written by Alex Lasker and Bill Rubenstein.
The cast features Patricia Arquette as Laura Bowman, U Aung Ko as U Aung Ko, Frances McDormand as Andy Bowman, Spalding Gray as Jeremy Watt, Tiara Jacquelina as San San, Hotel Desk Clerk, and Ann Howard as Australian Doctor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by John Boorman and Eric Pleskow.
Is Beyond Rangoon worth watching?
Beyond Rangoon holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 88 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy history, thriller, and drama, Beyond Rangoon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Beyond Rangoon
Beyond Rangoon isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Beyond Rangoon
Patricia Arquette
Laura Bowman
U Aung Ko
U Aung Ko
Frances McDormand
Andy Bowman
Spalding Gray
Jeremy Watt
Tiara Jacquelina
San San, Hotel Desk Clerk
Ann Howard
Australian Doctor
Victor Slezak
Mr. Scott
Ye Myint
Zaw Win
Cho Cho Myint
Zabai
Michael Pickells
Nick Bowman
Enzo Rossi
Danny Bowman
Kuswadinath Bujang
Colonel
Beyond Rangoon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Beyond Rangoon in United States?
Beyond Rangoon is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Beyond Rangoon in?
Beyond Rangoon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Beyond Rangoon?
Beyond Rangoon runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Beyond Rangoon rated?
Beyond Rangoon is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 88 ratings.
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