Outside the Law

2002·Movie
1h 30min·R

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Outside the Law fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Betrayed government agent Julie Cosgrove runs for the border but risks her safety by aiding a couple being harassed by drug smugglers as Julie's pursuers search for her.
Government AgentBetrayalDrug SmugglersAction ThrillerOn the RunSurvivalCrimeSuspenseConspiracy

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Outside the Law

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Where can I stream Outside the Law legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 Outside the Law worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 4.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Outside the Law rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Outside the Law?

1 h 30 min

Outside the Law runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Outside the Law?

Critics86
Audiences27

Not quite. Critics rate Outside the Law higher (86) than audiences (27). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Outside the Law in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Puerto Rico, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Outside the Law?

68AEARATAUBEBGBOBRBYBZCACHCLCO+54

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Outside the Law in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Outside the Law use?

Big "NO!"Briefcase Full of MoneyCall-BackCoincidental BroadcastCycle of RevengeDistant PrologueDramatic Sit-DownEvil ColonialistExternal CombustionThe Gloves Come OffI Have a FamilyI Owe You My Lifeand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Outside the Law, including Big "NO!", Briefcase Full of Money, Call-Back.

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