Outland (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1981, Outland is an action, crime, mystery and science fiction film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 109 minutes. “On Jupiter's moon something deadly is happening.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An honest marshal in a corrupt mining colony on Io, Jupiter's sunless third moon, is determined to confront a violent drug ring even though it may cost him his life. After his wife angrily deserts him, he waits alone for the arrival of killers hired by the company to eliminate him.
Who’s in it. Outland stars Sean Connery as Marshal William T. O'Niel, Peter Boyle as Mark Sheppard, Frances Sternhagen as Dr. Lazarus and James B. Sikking as Sgt. Montone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Outland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.4M 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 Outland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outland 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 Outland (1981)?
- In US, Outland 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 Outland worth watching?
- Outland holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outland?
- Outland stars Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking and Kika Markham.
- When was Outland released?
- Outland was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.