Outside In
Seen it?2018 | 109 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Small Things Like These or 3:10 to Yuma, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An ex-con struggling to readjust to life in his small town forms an intense bond with his former high-school teacher.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lynn Shelton
- Edie FalcoCarol
- Jay DuplassChris
- Louis HobsonMatt
- Alycia DelmoreTara
- Ben SchwartzTed
- Pamela ReedAunt Bette
- Kaitlyn DeverHildy
- Stephen GrenleyPhil
- Charles LeggettTom
- Meagan Kimberly SmithYasmine