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The Outsiders

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · 1983 ·

Short answer

Is The Outsiders worth watching?

Yes. The Outsiders (1983) earns a 65% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (82%) responded more warmly than critics (71%). See the 4 inputs.

65%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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71% Editorial Rating
82% Audience snapshot · excluded
45 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Age rating
PG (US) · 12 (UK) · M (Australia) · G (Japan)
Cast
C. Thomas Howell , Matt Dillon , Ralph Macchio , Patrick Swayze , Rob Lowe , Emilio Estevez , Tom Cruise , Glenn Withrow , Diane Lane , Leif Garrett
Streaming
HBO Max
Language
English

Also known as आउटसाइडर्स Rebeldes Outsiders Die Outsider Vidas Sem Rumo アウトサイダー 아웃사이더 小教父

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Outsiders by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom StudioCanal Presents
United States HBO Max

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (71/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
  • Celluloid Score 65% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Outsiders worth watching?

Yes — The Outsiders earns a 65% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Coppola’s greaser ensemble — early Cruise among a stacked young cast that launched multiple careers.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (82%) responded more warmly than critics (71%).

What is The Outsiders about?

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.

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The Outsiders: frequently asked questions

Is The Outsiders worth watching?

Yes. The Outsiders (1983) has a Celluloid Score of 65%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Outsiders?

In the United States, The Outsiders streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Outsiders?

The Outsiders runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is The Outsiders rated?

The Outsiders is rated PG in the United States, 12 in the UK, M in Australia and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Outsiders?

The Outsiders is directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe.

What is the Metascore for The Outsiders?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Outsiders is 45 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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