Cal
Cal, a young man on the fringes of the IRA, falls in love with Marcella, a Catholic woman whose husband, a Protestant policeman, was killed one year earlier by the IRA.
Where to watch Cal in United States
Can I watch Cal in United States? Cal 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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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Cal there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is Cal streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About Cal
Cal is a 1984 English-language drama, thriller and romance film directed by Pat O'Connor. The cast is led by John Lynch, Helen Mirren, Donal McCann. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cal was produced in Ireland and United Kingdom. It was released on August 24, 1984, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Release date
- August 24, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
Cal cast & crew
Cal was directed by Pat O'Connor.
The cast features John Lynch as Cal, Helen Mirren as Marcella, Donal McCann as Shamie, Ray McAnally as Cyril Dunlop, John Kavanagh as Skeffington, and Stevan Rimkus as Crilly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Knopfler, cinematography is by Jerzy Zieliński, and it was produced by David Puttnam and Terence A. Clegg.
Is Cal worth watching?
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and romance, Cal is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cal
Cal isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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 Cal
John Lynch
Cal
Helen Mirren
Marcella
Donal McCann
Shamie
Ray McAnally
Cyril Dunlop
John Kavanagh
Skeffington
Stevan Rimkus
Crilly
Catherine Gibson
Mrs Morton
Louis Rolston
Dermot Ryan
Tom Hickey
Preacher
Gerard Mannix Flynn
Arty
Seamus Forde
Mr Morton
Edward Byrne
Skeffington Snr
Cal — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cal in United States?
Cal 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 Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Cal in?
Cal is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cal?
Cal runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Cal rated?
Cal is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 39 ratings.
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