The Exiles (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, The Exiles is a drama film directed by Kent MacKenzie, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of one wild but typical night in the lives of three young American Indians who have left their reservations to live in downtown Los Angeles.
Who’s in it. The Exiles stars Yvonne Williams as Yvonne, Homer Nish as Homer, Tom Reynolds as Tommy and Rico Rodriguez as Rico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Exiles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection 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 Exiles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exiles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exiles (1961)?
- In US, The Exiles is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, 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 Exiles worth watching?
- The Exiles holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Exiles?
- The Exiles stars Yvonne Williams, Homer Nish, Tom Reynolds, Rico Rodriguez and Clifford Ray Sam.
- When was The Exiles released?
- The Exiles was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.