The Outsider

1997·Movie
1h 31min
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.6Metacritic1006.8Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeFlixHousePlexFawesomeMidnight Pulp

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The Outsider fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The future, crime, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Lust, greed and violence. Welcome to the future.

In a futuristic theme park, people interact with androids in mafia gangster scenarios, unleashing their deepest violent and sexual desires on the android characters. A new android, called the Outsider, is spontaneously created and begins to hunt one of the computer programmers.
Futuristic ThrillerAndroids & AIVirtual RealityMoral DecayViolent Theme ParkPsychological HorrorTech NoirSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
David Bishop
Written by:
Evan Spiliotopoulos, Avi Nesher, Avi Nesher
Produced by:
Avi Nesher, Pascal Borno, Kathy Jordan
Composed by:
Roger Neill

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?

Fandango at Home FreeFlixHousePlexFawesomeMidnight PulpTroma NOWTubi TV

The Outsider is included with a subscription to Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Outsider worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 3.6 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Outsider rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Outsider?

1 h 31 min

The Outsider runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Outsider?

Critics100
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate The Outsider higher (100) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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?

5AUCAMXUSIN

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Outsider in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Outsider use?

Creepy MonotoneNever My FaultSecond-Person NarrationShrinking VioletIndividuality Is IllegalProtagonist-Centered Morality

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for The Outsider, including Creepy Monotone, Never My Fault, Second-Person Narration.

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