The Outsiders (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, The Outsiders is a drama and romance film directed by Han-Chen Ke, running about 119 minutes. “A heartbreaking love story between a model student and a delinquent. There's a type of fish that are beautiful to look at but naturally territorial and can only be raised in isolation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pei Yu Yen has her whole life ahead of her. Raised in a sheltered environment by her father who is a professor, she is prim and proper and typical good student. However, her life is akin to a canary bird in a cage until the day she met Yu Hao. He is boy caught in a brawl with gangsters on the street. He is the boy who rushed into the classroom to thank her. He is the boy who stopped the bus to give her a love letter. They may be further apart than any two people in the world, but he cannot resist the urge to reach out to her to see her smile again.
Who’s in it. The Outsiders stars Gingle Wang as Pei Yu Yen, Charles Lin as Yu Hao, Andy Wu as Shan Li Chien and Mike Lin as Yang Hsun Chi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Outsiders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outsiders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outsiders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outsiders (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Outsiders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Outsiders worth watching?
- The Outsiders holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outsiders?
- The Outsiders stars Gingle Wang, Charles Lin, Andy Wu, Mike Lin and Hung Chien.