The Outlaw (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1943, The Outlaw is an action, adventure and western film directed by Howard Hughes, running about 116 minutes. “Tall.... Terrific.... and Trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newly appointed sheriff Pat Garrett is pleased when his old friend Doc Holliday arrives in Lincoln, New Mexico on the stage. Doc is trailing his stolen horse, and it is discovered in the possession of Billy the Kid. In a surprising turnaround, Billy and Doc become friends. This causes the friendship between Doc and Pat to cool. The odd relationship between Doc and Billy grows stranger when Doc hides Billy at his girl Rio's place after Billy is shot.
Who’s in it. The Outlaw stars Jack Buetel as Billy the Kid, Jane Russell as Rio McDonald, Thomas Mitchell as Pat Garrett and Walter Huston as Doc Holliday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Outlaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outlaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outlaw 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 The Outlaw (1943)?
- In US, The Outlaw is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Outlaw worth watching?
- The Outlaw holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outlaw?
- The Outlaw stars Jack Buetel, Jane Russell, Thomas Mitchell, Walter Huston and Mimi Aguglia.
- When was The Outlaw released?
- The Outlaw was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.