Out There (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1995, Out There is a comedy, family, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Sam Irvin, running about 98 minutes. “If you believed ET and encounters… you'll probably believe this one too.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Pulitzer Prize winning photographer is fired from his job for not being sensationalistic enough. After he purchases an old camera at a yard sale, he discovers some undeveloped film in it, including photos of an apparent alien abduction. When he goes public with the photos, he garners the attention of his former boss, the government and a woman who thinks her father was the abductee.

Who’s in it. Out There stars Bill Cobbs as Lyman Weeks, Billy Campbell as Delbert Mosley, Wendy Schaal as Paige Davis and Rod Steiger as Col. Buck Gunner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Out There has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Out There page.

If you liked it. Fans of Out There tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Out There (1995)?
In US, Out There is available to 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 Out There worth watching?
Out There holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Out There?
Out There stars Bill Cobbs, Billy Campbell, Wendy Schaal, Rod Steiger and Jill St. John.
When was Out There released?
Out There was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.