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Outside Providence

1999·Movie
1h 36min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Tim's getting a future... whether he likes it or not!

In this coming-of-age comedy, Tim Dunphy is leading a go-nowhere existence, spending his days smoking pot and hanging out with his best friend, Drugs Delaney. But Tim's lazy days of getting high are jettisoned after a brush with the law convinces his blue-collar dad to send him to a Connecticut prep school. The one saving grace of the new school is Jane, a fellow student Tim falls for immediately.
Coming-of-Age ComedyPrep SchoolFish-Out-of-WaterLate 90sRomantic ComedyStoner ComedyBlue-CollarNostalgicQuirky Characters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Outside Providence legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. 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 Providence worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Outside Providence rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Outside Providence?

1 h 36 min

Outside Providence runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Outside Providence?

Critics58
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Outside Providence much the same way.

Was Outside Providence a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$7 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Outside Providence in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Outside Providence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Outside Providence in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.