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The Outsiders

1983Movie1 h 31 minPG

CrimeDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic457.1Rotten Tomatoes71%82%

A nostalgic, moving crime movie about growing up and family.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.

In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. When a deadly encounter forces two Greasers, Ponyboy and Johnny, to flee, their struggle for survival and redemption exposes the fragile innocence and enduring bonds of youth on the wrong side of town.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Gang Rivalry
  • Teen Angst
  • 1980s Nostalgia
  • Class Conflict
  • Loyalty and Betrayal
  • Oklahoma Setting
  • Male Bonding
  • Tragic Romance

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Francis Ford Coppola
Written by
Kathleen Rowell, S.E. Hinton
Produced by
Francis Ford Coppola, Fred Roos, Gray Frederickson
Music by
Carmine Coppola

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Facts

March 25, 1983 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
March 25, 1983
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
52 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Papa Wolf, One-Steve Limit, Race Lift +9

  • Papa Wolf
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Race Lift
  • Meaningful Name
  • Stress Vomit
  • Shabby Heroes, Well-Dressed Villains
  • Canon Foreigner
  • Tragic Mistake
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • A Friend in Need
  • Dies Differently in Adaptation
  • Villain with Good Publicity

12 of 124 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Outsiders?"

Questions about The Outsiders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Outsiders?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Outsiders streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Outsiders worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is The Outsiders okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Outsiders?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Outsiders plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Outsiders a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$34 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The Outsiders use?

Papa WolfOne-Steve LimitRace LiftMeaningful NameStress VomitShabby Heroes, Well-Dressed VillainsCanon ForeignerTragic MistakeWhat Happened to the Mouse?A Friend in NeedDies Differently in AdaptationVillain with Good Publicityand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 tropes for it, including Papa Wolf, One-Steve Limit, and Race Lift.