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Outside In

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An ex-convict tries to readjust to life in his small town and forms an intense relationship with his former high school teacher.
Outside In

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Critics Consensus

Brilliantly brought to life by tenderly empathetic performances from Jay Duplass and Edie Falco, Outside In tells a sobering -- yet thoroughly absorbing -- story.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Mar 27, 2020
Lynn Shelton wrote and directed two superior indie comedies, Humpday (2009) and Your Sister's Sister (2011)... Now she's back with an engrossing drama about love and circumstance, and there isn't a false note from start to finish. Go to Full Review
Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle May 24, 2018
3/5
What keeps Outside In interesting throughout is the nuanced work of its so very watchable leads - especially Duplass, who spent the first half of his career behind the camera writing, directing, and producing film and TV with his brother Mark. Go to Full Review
Andrew Whalen Newsweek Apr 5, 2018
Director Lynn Shelton brings a high empathic bar to Outside In, then dares the audience to clear it. Go to Full Review
Cate Marquis AWFJ.org Nov 30, 2021
Edie Falco is outstanding in this film, creating a memorable character of remarkable warmth and solid values. Go to Full Review
Betsy Bozdech AWFJ.org Nov 30, 2021
The beauty of "Outside In" is that it's as much Carol's story as Chris's. Both of them have been stuck in holding patterns for far too long; they need each other to spark change and growth. Go to Full Review
Nikki Baughan AWFJ.org Nov 30, 2021
Shelton has created a film that finds dramatic power and emotional resonance in the smallest, most seemingly mundane of moments. Go to Full Review
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Harry R Apr 23, 2019 Really excellent film that feels so genuine.
Finn P Mar 10, 2019 This film succeeds in eliciting emotion with regards to the two main characters. I felt frustrated by both characters, but I also caught myself rooting for each of them during their moments of revelation or transformation. This is not what one would refer to as a straightforward or typical life situation, and the film does an excellent job of portraying this awkwardness as Chris finds his way See more
Kylo M Feb 2, 2019 If there's a Duplass name on it, it is likely soul-provoking. If you're almost 40 and thinking the road ahead is closing, this film will give you new life. See more
Poe G Dec 21, 2018 The story doesn't always work, but the acting is very good--and Edie Falco is a marvel.
Hermione S Aug 31, 2018 Brilliant acting by Edie Falco.She transforms into every character she portrays and her interpretation of the script is highly admirable! What a joy to watch her. See more
Kylo P Aug 17, 2018 Jay Duplass and Lynn Shelton have created a story that goes straight to the heart and soul. Outside In is a film about human flaws and how mistakes from the past affect our future. After twenty years behind bars, Chris (Jay Duplass) attempts to readjust to small town life. But nothing is what it used to be. Life has moved on and we follow his struggle as he tries to catch up and find his place. Carol (Edie Falco) is Chris' beacon of light. Someone he desperately holds onto in a strange world he no longer recognises. Chris' advances on Carol transform their need for human connection into something deeper. Their relationship becoming their raison d'être. The melancholic scenery of Granite Falls and the adverse elements, rain and fog, throughout the film set the mood of the story. A particular scene left a lingering impression on me, when Chris finds his collection of cassettes and VHS videos in the garage. For I didn't see the meaningless objects he left behind but a heartbreaking analogy. That of a man unable to fit in our ever-connected yet dehumanised world. Lynn Shelton is a director and actress, known for Humpday (2009), Laggies (2014) and Your Sister's Sister (2011). Jay Duplass (along with his brother, Mark Duplass) first made a name for himself writing and directing several award-winning short films. His first feature film was the Sundance 2005 breakout hit "The Puffy Chair," which went on to win the Audience Award at SXSW and receive two Independent Spirit Award nominations. Mark Duplass is an actor and producer, known for, Safety Not Guaranteed (2012), Creep (2014) and, The One I Love (2014). Fresh, clean and uncomplicated. Outside In made to the Official Selection of the Toronto International Festival in 2017 and won the Vision Award at the Sun Valley Film Festival in 2018. Other nominations include the Game Changer Award at SXSW Festival and the Dragon Award at Goteborg Festival. Outside In is part of the Contemporary Selection of the American Essentials Film Festival among other interesting independent films such as Kodachrome and Pet Names. Most of the titles are Australian premieres drawn from Toronto, Sundance, Rotterdam and SXSW, some of the most prestigious independent film festivals. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis An ex-convict tries to readjust to life in his small town and forms an intense relationship with his former high school teacher.
Director
Lynn Shelton
Producer
Mel Eslyn, Lacey Leavitt
Screenwriter
Lynn Shelton, Jay Duplass
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
Duplass Brothers Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 30, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 3, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$68.7K
Runtime
1h 49m
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