GoodWatchSign up

Beyond the Law

1993·Movie
1h 48min·R

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Beyond the Law fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Some men are meant to stand between good and evil.

Dan Saxon is an undercover cop who infiltrates a biker gang to nail the scum behind a drug-smuggling operation. In order to maintain the trust of the gang's leader, he must commit ever more dangerous and heinous crimes. Just how far 'beyond the law' will Saxon go?
Undercover Cop ThrillerBiker GangMoral DilemmaCrime & JusticeIntense SuspensePsychological DramaGritty RealismDangerous Infiltration

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Loading video…

Questions about Beyond the Law

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beyond the Law legally?

Beyond the Law is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beyond the Law worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beyond the Law rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Beyond the Law?

1 h 48 min

Beyond the Law runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is Beyond the Law in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beyond the Law?

16ATAUCHDEDKESFIGBGGIEITNOSESM+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beyond the Law in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beyond the Law use?

All Bikers are Hells AngelsBased on a True StoryBecoming the MaskExpyGoing NativeLock-and-Load MontageThe MoleSanity SlippageTrickster Mentor

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Beyond the Law, including All Bikers are Hells Angels, Based on a True Story, Becoming the Mask.