GoodWatchSign in

The Outfit

1973·Movie
1h 43min·PG
78
GreatGoodWatch score

The Outfit fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Nobody plays rougher than The Outfit...

A two-bit criminal takes on the Mafia to avenge his brother's death. Earl Macklin is a small time criminal who is released from prison after an unsuccessful bank robbery only to discover that a pair of gunmen killed his brother.
1970s Crime FilmMafia Revenge ThrillerHard-BoiledGritty & SuspensefulCharacter-DrivenClassic EraBrotherhoodUnderworld

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Outfit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Outfit legally?

The Outfit is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, 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 The Outfit worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Outfit rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Outfit?

1 h 43 min

The Outfit runs 1 h 43 min.

Is The Outfit based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Outfit?

Critics86
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Outfit higher (86) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Outfit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Outfit?

16AUCACHCZDKFIFRGBGGIEISITNORO+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Outfit in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Outfit use?

All Girls Want Bad BoysDouble-Meaning TitleMob WarThe SummationUncertain DoomPoirot SpeakInsistent TerminologyTattooed CrookComically Missing the PointEveryone Has StandardsGambit RouletteBittersweet Endingand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Outfit, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, Double-Meaning Title, Mob War.