An Inspector Calls
1954, English. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
Is he real... or the creature of conscience?
An upper-crust family dinner is interrupted by a police inspector who brings news that a girl known to everyone present has died in suspicious circumstances. It seems that any or all of them could have had a hand in her death. But who is the mysterious Inspector and what can he want of them?
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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An Inspector Calls is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Guy HamiltonDirector
- Alastair SimInspector Poole
- Olga LindoMrs. Sybil Birling
- Arthur YoungMr. Arthur Birling
- Brian WorthGerald Croft
- Eileen MooreSheila Birling
- Bryan ForbesEric Birling
- Jane WenhamEva Smith
- George WoodbridgeFish & Chip Shop Owner - Stanley
- Barbara EverestCommittee Member - Mrs. Lefson
- Charles SaynorPolice Officer - Arnold Ransom
- Olwen BrookesMiss Francis - Hat Saleswoman
- John WelshShop Walker - Mr. Timmon
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Desmond Davis, J. B. Priestley
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What An Inspector Calls is based on
An Inspector Calls is based on An Inspector Calls, a 1946 play or musical by J. B. Priestley.
Play or musical · 1946
An Inspector Calls
By J. B. Priestley
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An Inspector Calls: quick answers
Is An Inspector Calls worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An Inspector Calls?
An Inspector Calls runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does An Inspector Calls have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An Inspector Calls. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An Inspector Calls parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for An Inspector Calls yet.
Which OTT platform is An Inspector Calls on?
An Inspector Calls is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Inspector Calls?
If you liked An Inspector Calls, try Glengarry Glen Ross, A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, The Dark Corner.
Who directed An Inspector Calls?
An Inspector Calls (1954) was directed by Guy Hamilton and stars Alastair Sim, Olga Lindo, Arthur Young.
What is An Inspector Calls based on?
An Inspector Calls is based on An Inspector Calls, a 1946 play or musical by J. B. Priestley.