Outside the Law (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 2010, Outside the Law is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Rachid Bouchareb, running about 137 minutes. “Three brothers. One destiny. Freedom at all costs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing their family home in Algeria in the 1920s, three brothers and their mother are scattered across the globe. Messaoud joins the French army fighting in Indochina; Abdelkader becomes a leader of the Algerian independence movement in France and Saïd moves to Paris to make his fortune in the shady clubs and boxing halls of Pigalle.
Who’s in it. Outside the Law stars Jamel Debbouze as Saïd, Roschdy Zem as Messaoud, Sami Bouajila as Abdelkader and Chafia Boudraa as La mère, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Outside the Law has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outside the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outside the Law 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 Law (2010)?
- In US, Outside the Law is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Outside the Law worth watching?
- Outside the Law holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outside the Law?
- Outside the Law stars Jamel Debbouze, Roschdy Zem, Sami Bouajila, Chafia Boudraa and Bernard Blancan.
- When was Outside the Law released?
- Outside the Law was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.
