The Outside Story (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, The Outside Story is a comedy and drama film directed by Casimir Nozkowski, running about 85 minutes. “Unlock your life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After locking himself out of his apartment, an introverted, heartbroken editor finds himself on an epic journey up, down and around his block with life-altering ramifications.
Who’s in it. The Outside Story stars Brian Tyree Henry as Charles Young, Sonequa Martin-Green as Isha, Asia Kate Dillon as Inez and Sunita Mani as Slater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Outside Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outside Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outside Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outside Story (2021)?
- In US, The Outside Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Outside Story worth watching?
- The Outside Story holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outside Story?
- The Outside Story stars Brian Tyree Henry, Sonequa Martin-Green, Asia Kate Dillon, Sunita Mani and Olivia Edward.
- When was The Outside Story released?
- The Outside Story was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.