The Outsiders (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1983, The Outsiders is a drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 91 minutes. “They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When two poor Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a vicious gang, the Socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events.
Who’s in it. The Outsiders stars Ralph Macchio as Johnny Cade, Matt Dillon as Dallas Winston, C. Thomas Howell as Ponyboy Curtis and Patrick Swayze as Darrel Curtis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Outsiders has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Outsiders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outsiders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outsiders (1983)?
- In US, The Outsiders is available to stream on Philo, 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 Outsiders worth watching?
- The Outsiders holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Outsiders?
- The Outsiders stars Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze and Rob Lowe.
- When was The Outsiders released?
- The Outsiders was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.