The Outsiders

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The Outsiders

PG,

1983,

1h 31m,

Drama

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69%

49 Reviews

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82%

100,000+ Ratings

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49 Reviews

82%

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A teen gang in rural Oklahoma, the Greasers are perpetually at odds with the Socials, a rival group. When Greasers Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding. Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas (Matt Dillon) and their other Greaser buddies, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.

Critics Consensus

The cracks continue to show in Coppola's directorial style, but The Outsiders remains a blustery, weird, and fun adaptation of the classic novel.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Oct 15, 2021

4/5

It's beautifully shot, written and paced, but the cast, really, is the thing.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Oct 14, 2021

3/5

The movie is sincerely anguished, sensitive to class. It can also wobble alarmingly.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Oct 14, 2021

5/5

It is a movie with the heartfelt old-fashioned urgency of a Hollywood film from much further back, with the Brat Pack in this film the equivalent of the Dead End Kids who made Angels With Dirty Faces in the 1930s.

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Megan Fisher

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jan 11, 2025

It’s about as realistic a depiction as West Side Story, but Coppola tells the story with a moving sympathy and romance.

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Harry Solomons

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jan 8, 2025

3.5/5

Uniquely and stunningly overdramatic, The Outsiders is turned by Francis Ford Coppola and his cast, against all odds, into an incredibly engrossing picture.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Mar 26, 2023

4/5

The Outsiders - The Complete Novel becomes a stronger film because of Coppola's decision to restore deleted scenes and give the film a new score and soundtrack.

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Apr 26, 2019

10/10 movie. Watched it after doing a novel study on the book. Hilarious, well cast, and overall just a good movie.

George P

Apr 15, 2019

really sad story where you feel emotionally invested with the characters only to lose a few.

Feb 22, 2019

I read the book and saw the movie and itâ(TM)s amazing you should watch it

Poe W

Jan 25, 2019

Ok ok ok. I had to read this book in 8th grade and watch the movie. Honestly at first I didnâ(TM)t want to read it, but then I did and OH MY GOSH I freaking love this book and movie!!!!

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Jan 3, 2019

One of the best movies I have ever seen!!! Stay Gold!!

George P

Dec 23, 2018

a splendid coming of age movie, that portrays social inequality between groups in a southern american city based in the 60's. it has a dark side and it''s a bit punky i love it. it's a heartwarming story

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Synopsis

A teen gang in rural Oklahoma, the Greasers are perpetually at odds with the Socials, a rival group. When Greasers Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding. Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas (Matt Dillon) and their other Greaser buddies, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Producer: Gray Frederickson, Fred Roos
Screenwriter: S.E. Hinton, Kathleen Rowell
Distributor: Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co: Zoetrope Studios
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 25, 1983, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2009
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround

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