The Outlaws (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film

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Released in 1984, The Outlaws is a comedy, crime and tv movie film directed by James Frawley, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Eugene Griswold is an average, suburban nine-to-five guy tired of working long hours for his income. Then Eugene gets mixed up in his inventor friend Stanley Flynn's get-rich-quick scheme which lands them both in prison and eventually leads to a series of misadventures when they are caught up in a bizarre prison breakout made by other prisoners which they are blamed for mastermining it and now must run from the law.

Who’s in it. The Outlaws stars Chris Lemmon as Eugene Griswold, Charles Rocket as Stanley Flynn, Charles Napier as Captain Striker and Robert Mandan as Nicholas Zotanis, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outlaws page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Outlaws (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Outlaws change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Outlaws?
The Outlaws stars Chris Lemmon, Charles Rocket, Charles Napier, Robert Mandan and Dub Taylor.
When was The Outlaws released?
The Outlaws was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.