Outside the Wire (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, Outside the Wire is an action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Mikael Håfström, running about 116 minutes. “Defiant by design.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate a doomsday device.
Who’s in it. Outside the Wire stars Anthony Mackie as Leo, Damson Idris as Lieutenant Thomas Harp, Pilou Asbæk as Victor Koval and Emily Beecham as Sofiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Outside the Wire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outside the Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outside the Wire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outside the Wire (2021)?
- In US, Outside the Wire is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Outside the Wire worth watching?
- Outside the Wire holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outside the Wire?
- Outside the Wire stars Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Pilou Asbæk, Emily Beecham and Michael Kelly.
- When was Outside the Wire released?
- Outside the Wire was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.