The Outsider

2015·Movie
1h 34min
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes5%12%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuHoopla

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Outgunned. Outnumbered. Out for blood.

Revolves around a British military contractor Lex Walker who is told his daughter has died. When he arrives in Los Angeles and discovers the body is not hers, he begins an investigation.
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Crew

Directed by:
Brian A. Miller, Brandon Lohstreter
Written by:
Craig Fairbrass, Brian A. Miller, Brian A. Miller
Produced by:
Phillip B. Goldfine, James T. Bruce IV, Elías Axume
Composed by:
Eric M. Klein, Patrick Savage, Erick Jolley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Outsider

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Outsider legally?

PhiloThe RokuHoopla

The Outsider is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Outsider worth watching?

19
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20/100 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 5%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Outsider rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Outsider?

1 h 34 min

The Outsider runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Outsider?

Critics5
Audiences30

Not quite. Audiences rate The Outsider higher (30) than critics (5). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Outsider in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Outsider?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Outsider in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Outsider use?

Second-Person NarrationCreepy MonotoneProtagonist-Centered MoralityNever My FaultIndividuality Is IllegalShrinking Violet

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for The Outsider, including Second-Person Narration, Creepy Monotone, Protagonist-Centered Morality.

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