Outside the Law (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1921, Outside the Law is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Tod Browning, running about 76 minutes. “The three cleverest crooks in the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Silent Madden and his daughter Molly have left the criminal underworld of San Francisco thanks to the wise teachings of Chang Low, a Confucian master. But the evil Black Mike Sylva is determined to frame Madden to avenge a mistake from the past…
Who’s in it. Outside the Law stars Priscilla Dean as Molly Madden, Ralph Lewis as 'Silent' Madden, Lon Chaney as Ah Wing / 'Black Mike' Sylva and E. Alyn Warren as Chang Lo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Outside the Law 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 Outside the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outside the Law tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outside the Law (1921)?
- In US, Outside the Law is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Outside the Law worth watching?
- Outside the Law holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outside the Law?
- Outside the Law stars Priscilla Dean, Ralph Lewis, Lon Chaney, E. Alyn Warren and Wheeler Oakman.
- When was Outside the Law released?
- Outside the Law was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.