Boys on the Outside (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, Boys on the Outside is a drama film directed by Marco Risi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Young men with no future have little in the present as well. Natale is released from prison: he takes up with his friends again but none can find work. Claudio, from Palermo, gets out of juvenile detention in Naples and he's met by Vita, a girl who's come from home to run away with him. Where can they go? A young dad, whose potato stall at the market is shut down because he has no permit, takes his two small children to the beach and yells at them. Mario, gay, a prostitute in drag, gets a visit from his mom; he offers tea, then finds the water to his apartment is shut off. Social workers drop by, parole officers file reports. What hope is there? What options besides crime?
Who’s in it. Boys on the Outside stars Francesco Benigno as Natale, Alessandra Di Sanzo as Mario "Mery" Libassi, Roberto Mariano as Antonio Patanè and Maurizio Prollo as Claudio Catalano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Boys on the Outside has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys on the Outside page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys on the Outside tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys on the Outside (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boys on the Outside change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boys on the Outside worth watching?
- Boys on the Outside holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boys on the Outside?
- Boys on the Outside stars Francesco Benigno, Alessandra Di Sanzo, Roberto Mariano, Maurizio Prollo and Alfredo Li Bassi.