The Outsiders
Seen it?1983 | 91 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Boy A or The Asphalt Jungle, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$34 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
- C. Thomas HowellPonyboy Curtis
- Matt DillonDallas Winston
- Ralph MacchioJohnny Cade
- Patrick SwayzeDarrel Curtis
- Rob LoweSodapop Curtis
- Emilio EstevezTwo-Bit Matthews
- Tom CruiseSteve Randle
- Glenn WithrowTim Shepard
- Diane LaneCherry Valance
- Leif GarrettBob Sheldon