Outside Providence (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Outside Providence is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Corrente, running about 96 minutes. “Tim's getting a future... whether he likes it or not!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this coming-of-age comedy, Tim Dunphy is leading a go-nowhere existence, spending his days smoking pot and hanging out with his best friend, Drugs Delaney. But Tim's lazy days of getting high are jettisoned after a brush with the law convinces his blue-collar dad to send him to a Connecticut prep school. The one saving grace of the new school is Jane, a fellow student Tim falls for immediately.
Who’s in it. Outside Providence stars Shawn Hatosy as Tim Dunphy, Amy Smart as Jane Weston, Alec Baldwin as Old Man Dunphy and Jon Abrahams as "Drugs" Delaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Outside Providence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
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 Outside Providence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outside Providence tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outside Providence (1999)?
- In US, Outside Providence 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 Outside Providence worth watching?
- Outside Providence holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outside Providence?
- Outside Providence stars Shawn Hatosy, Amy Smart, Alec Baldwin, Jon Abrahams and Richard Jenkins.
- When was Outside Providence released?
- Outside Providence was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.