The Outside Man (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, The Outside Man is a thriller and crime film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 104 minutes. “If you kill the most powerful man in organized crime, they've got the rest of your life to get you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French hit man is hired by a crime family to end the life of a rival mobster, but things fall apart when the boss who hired him is killed.
Who’s in it. The Outside Man stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Lucien Bellon, Ann-Margret as Nancy Robson, Roy Scheider as Lenny and Angie Dickinson as Jackie Kovacs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Outside Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 Outside Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outside Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outside Man (1972)?
- In US, The Outside Man is available to stream on 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 Outside Man worth watching?
- The Outside Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outside Man?
- The Outside Man stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Ann-Margret, Roy Scheider, Angie Dickinson and Michel Constantin.
- When was The Outside Man released?
- The Outside Man was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.