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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

1956 · 1h 20m · Released

NR Crime, Drama

A newspaper publisher, wanting to prove a point about the insufficiency of circumstantial evidence, talks his possible son-in-law Tom into a hoax in an attempt to expose ineptitude of the city's hard-line district attorney. The plan is to have Tom plant clues leading to his arrest for killing a female nightclub dancer. Once Tom is found guilty, he is to reveal the setup and humiliate the DA.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.8 The Movie Database
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N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

Fritz Lang Director
Dana Andrews Tom Garrett
Joan Fontaine Susan Spencer
Sidney Blackmer Austin Spencer
Arthur Franz Bob Hale
Philip Bourneuf Roy Thompson
Edward Binns Lt. Kennedy
Shepperd Strudwick Jonathan Wilson
Robin Raymond Terry Larue
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Frequently asked questions about Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Where can I watch Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in the United States?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is available to stream on TCM and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Beyond a Reasonable Doubt for free?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt streams free with ads in the United States on Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt stars Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, Arthur Franz, and Philip Bourneuf. Fritz Lang is the director.

How long is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt runs 1h 20m (80 minutes).

When did Beyond a Reasonable Doubt come out?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was released on September 13, 1956.

Which studio made Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt was produced by Bert E. Friedlob Productions and RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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