Always Outnumbered (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Always Outnumbered is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Apted, running about 104 minutes. “In every man's soul hides a hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con moves to L.A. to find work and creates a disturbance by fighting for a position. More importantly he touches the lives of many of his neighbors including an older man dying of cancer, a young married couple whose husband is too proud to accept a lesser position which causes strife with his wife, and a young boy on the verge of getting in trouble with street gangs.
Who’s in it. Always Outnumbered stars Laurence Fishburne as Socrates Fortlow, Daniel Williams as Darryl, Daniel Williams as Darryl and Bill Cobbs as Right Burke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Always Outnumbered 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 Always Outnumbered page.
If you liked it. Fans of Always Outnumbered tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Always Outnumbered (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Always Outnumbered change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Always Outnumbered worth watching?
- Always Outnumbered holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Always Outnumbered?
- Always Outnumbered stars Laurence Fishburne, Daniel Williams, Daniel Williams, Bill Cobbs and Natalie Cole.
- When was Always Outnumbered released?
- Always Outnumbered was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.