Odd Man Out (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1947, Odd Man Out is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Carol Reed, running about 116 minutes. “An adventure in unbearable suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Belfast police conduct a door-to-door manhunt for an IRA gunman wounded in a daring robbery.
Who’s in it. Odd Man Out stars James Mason as Johnny McQueen, Robert Newton as Lukey, Cyril Cusack as Pat and F.J. McCormick as Shell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Odd Man Out has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Odd Man Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Odd Man Out tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Odd Man Out (1947)?
- In US, Odd Man Out is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Odd Man Out worth watching?
- Odd Man Out holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Odd Man Out?
- Odd Man Out stars James Mason, Robert Newton, Cyril Cusack, F.J. McCormick and Kathleen Ryan.
- When was Odd Man Out released?
- Odd Man Out was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.