Out of It (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, Out of It is a comedy film directed by Gérard Oury, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The lawyer is visiting a prison to meet with a violent criminal who has been condemned to death. During the visit, things turn bad, there is a riot where prisoners escape and the criminal escapes taking a lawyer hostage.
Who’s in it. Out of It stars Pierre Richard as Jean-Philippe Duroc, l'avocat de Gaulard, Victor Lanoux as Martial Gaulard, le condamné à mort, Raymond Bussières as Marcel Duroc, père de Jean-Philippe and Jean-Pierre Darras as M. Jacques Panivaux, le propriétaire de la Roll-Royce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Out of It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out of It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out of It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out of It (1978)?
- In US, Out of It is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Out of It worth watching?
- Out of It holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Out of It?
- Out of It stars Pierre Richard, Victor Lanoux, Raymond Bussières, Jean-Pierre Darras and Yvonne Gaudeau.
- When was Out of It released?
- Out of It was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.